Graduate Assistant -dr. Ponniah

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
On-site
Plant biotechnology research
Virus reinfection in sweet potato
Virus-tested sweet potato plants
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant in plant biotechnology for a master's level position starting Fall 2024. The role involves research on sweet potato viruses, requiring a background in agriculture or biotechnology and relevant academic qualifications

Job Summary

  • Master's level graduate research assistantships in plant biotechnology are available starting in Fall, 2024.
  • Research projects include understanding virus reinfection, determining alternate hosts for viruses, and developing virus-tested sweet potato plants.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and competitive degree offerings.

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant in plant biotechnology for a master's level position starting Fall 2024. The role involves research on sweet potato viruses, requiring a background in agriculture or biotechnology and relevant academic qualifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • diverse student population
  • close interaction between students and faculty

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)

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