Graduate Assistant -Dr. Ponniah

University of Arkansas • Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 . 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: 1) Understanding the virus reinfection in sweet potato, 2) Determining the alternate hosts for sweet potato viruses, and 2) Developing virus-tested sweet potato plants using shoot-tip meristem culture.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have a B.S. in agriculture, biotechnology, or related science with a minimum GPA of 2.7 and a GRE of 290 + (verbal + quantitative) for GRE exams.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (internet-based test) is required for admission to the graduate program.
• Applicants are evaluated based on undergraduate grades, letters of recommendation, immunization records, GRE scores, a resume, and a statement of purpose.

Responsibilities

• The graduate assistants will research any of the following projects while earning an M.S. degree in Agricultural Regulations: 1) Understanding the virus reinfection in sweet potato, 2) Determining the alternate hosts for sweet potato viruses, and 2) Developing virus-tested sweet potato plants using shoot-tip meristem culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern