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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant in the Agriculture Department, focusing on research in plant biotechnology starting in Fall 2024. Candidates must hold a B.S. in agriculture, biotechnology, or a related field and meet specific academic requirements.
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Job Summary
Master's level graduate research assistantships in plant biotechnology are available starting in Fall, 2024.
Research projects include understanding virus reinfection in sweet potato, determining alternate hosts for sweet potato viruses, and developing virus-tested sweet potato plants.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant in the Agriculture Department, focusing on research in plant biotechnology starting in Fall 2024. Candidates must hold a B.S. in agriculture, biotechnology, or a related field and meet specific academic requirements.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
plant biotechnology research
virus reinfection in sweet potato
virus-tested sweet potato plants
Nice-to-have
land-grant institution environment
diverse student population
close student-faculty interaction
Key Requirements
B.S. in agriculture, biotechnology, or related science
Minimum GPA of 2.7
GRE of 290 + (verbal + quantitative)
Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based)
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States