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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant for a research position in plant biotechnology, starting in Fall 2024. Candidates should have a B.S. in agriculture, biotechnology, or a related field, and will engage in projects related to sweet potato virus research while pursuing an M.S. degree in Agricultural Regulations.
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Job Summary
Graduate research assistantships are available for master's level students in plant biotechnology starting Fall 2024.
Research projects focus on understanding virus reinfection in sweet potatoes, identifying alternate hosts, and developing virus-tested plants.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high-quality, affordable education.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant for a research position in plant biotechnology, starting in Fall 2024. Candidates should have a B.S. in agriculture, biotechnology, or a related field, and will engage in projects related to sweet potato virus research while pursuing an M.S. degree in Agricultural Regulations.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
plant biotechnology research
sweet potato virus research
shoot-tip meristem culture
Nice-to-have
land-grant HBCU 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)
TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet)