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)
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States