Graduate Assistant -dr. Ponniah

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Not specified
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 for a master’s level research position in plant biotechnology, beginning in Fall 2024. The role involves researching sweet potato viruses while pursuing an M.S. degree in Agricultural Regulations, requiring candidates to have a B.S. in agriculture or related fields and meet specific academic criteria

Job Summary

  • The master’s level graduate research assistantships in plant biotechnology are available starting in Fall, 2024.
  • The graduate assistants will research any of the following projects while earning an M.S. degree in Agricultural Regulations: Understanding the virus reinfection in sweet potato, Determining the alternate hosts for sweet potato viruses, and Developing virus-tested sweet potato plants using shoot-tip meristem culture.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Graduate Assistant for a master’s level research position in plant biotechnology, beginning in Fall 2024. The role involves researching sweet potato viruses while pursuing an M.S. degree in Agricultural Regulations, requiring candidates to have a B.S. in agriculture or related fields and meet specific academic criteria.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • close interaction with faculty
  • challenging curricula
  • workplace readiness development

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)

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