Graduate Assistant -dr. Ponniah

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Plant biotechnology research
Sweet potato virus research
Shoot-tip meristem culture
The master’s level graduate research assistantships in plant biotechnology are available starting in Fall, 2024, focusing on understanding virus reinfection in sweet potato, determining alternate hosts for sweet potato viruses, and developing virus-tested sweet potato plants

Job Summary

  • The master’s level graduate research assistantships in plant biotechnology are available starting in Fall, 2024, focusing on 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 committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch, fostering learning, growth, and productivity.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a challenging curriculum, a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, and opportunities for workplace readiness through internships, co-ops, and fellowships.

Matching Summary

The master’s level graduate research assistantships in plant biotechnology are available starting in Fall, 2024, focusing on understanding virus reinfection in sweet potato, determining alternate hosts for sweet potato viruses, and developing virus-tested sweet potato plants.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • diverse student population
  • close interaction between students and 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), 213 (computer), or 79 (internet)

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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