Graduate Assistant -dr. Ponniah

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Plant biotechnology research
Virus reinfection in sweet potato
Virus-tested sweet potato plants
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.
  • The master’s level graduate research assistantships in plant biotechnology are available starting in Fall, 2024, focusing on understanding virus reinfection, alternate hosts, and developing virus-tested plants.
  • Applicants are evaluated based on undergraduate grades, letters of recommendation, immunization records, GRE scores, a resume, and a statement of purpose.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • plant biotechnology research
  • virus reinfection in sweet potato
  • virus-tested sweet potato plants

Nice-to-have

  • Land-Grant HBCU environment
  • close student-faculty interaction
  • diverse student population

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-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based)

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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