Auburn University

The cotton breeding program at Auburn University is seeking a Ph. D. graduate student to assist with research activities.. It will be the responsibility of the graduate research assistant to familiarize themselves with the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Graduate Student Handbook.. Bachelors degree in genetics, crop science, entomology, biology or related field. Masters degree in plant breeding or related plant biology program.. Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in genetics, crop science, entomology, biology or related field?

graduate research assistant

Position Information Requisition Number Stu02947P Home Org Name Crop Soil and EnvironmentalSciences Division Name College of Agriculture Position Title Graduate Research Assistant Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary The cotton breeding program at Auburn University is seeking a Ph.D. graduate student to assist with research activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing a dissertation research project related to the discovery of host plant resistance to aphids. It will be the responsibility of the graduate research assistant to familiarize themselves with the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Graduate Student Handbook. Essential Functions <ul><li> Work 20 hours per week in the cotton breeding research program;</li><li> Teach one undergraduate laboratory section twice during the duration of their appointment;</li><li> Publish their research findings in peer-reviewed journals;</li><li> Present their research findings at a minimum of two professional conferences;</li><li> Maintain good academic standing within the department, college, and university;</li><li> Participate in departmental social and professional activities. Within the candidate’s first year they will be expected to setup an advisory committee and program of study. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>Currently enrolled as an Auburn University graduate student</li><li>Bachelors degree in genetics, crop science, entomology, biology or related field </li></ul>Expectations: <ul><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Familiarity with plant genomic laboratory techniques, entomology, and capacity to learn and conduct field-based phenotyping </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in plant breeding or related plant biology program. Pay Rate $30,000/year with tuition and fee waivers Work Hours 40 City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents <ul><li>Resume</li><li>Other Documentation </li></ul>Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). <ul><li> * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates. </li><ul><li>LinkedIn</li><li>AcademicKeys</li><li>The Chronicle of Higher Education</li><li>DiversityJobs</li><li>HigherEdJobs </li><li>HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) </li><li>Indeed </li><li>RecruitMilitary </li><li>The Tuskegee News </li><li>Professional organization or journal</li><li>Veterans Assistance Services </li><li>Disability Assistance Services </li><li>State Employment Service</li><li>Social Media</li><li>AU Job Bulletin</li><li>Notified by an Auburn employee</li><li>College or university Career Services </li><li>I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)</li><li>Other</li></ul><li> * Are you currently an enrolled Graduate Student at Auburn University?</li><ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul><li> * Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in genetics, crop science, entomology, biology or related field?</li><ul><li>Yes</li><li>No</li></ul></ul>

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