Graduate Assistant -dr. Ponniah

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
On-site
Plant biotechnology research
Sweet potato virus research
Shoot-tip meristem culture
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant for a master's level research opportunity in plant biotechnology, starting in Fall 2024. The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in agriculture or a related field, meet specific GPA and GRE requirements, and be interested in advancing agricultural research

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 with a diverse student population and competitive degree offerings.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant for a master's level research opportunity in plant biotechnology, starting in Fall 2024. The ideal candidate will hold a B.S. in agriculture or a related field, meet specific GPA and GRE requirements, and be interested in advancing agricultural research.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • plant biotechnology research
  • sweet potato virus research
  • shoot-tip meristem culture

Nice-to-have

  • diverse student population
  • close interaction with faculty
  • challenging curricula

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) or 213 (computer) or 79 (internet)

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