Graduate Research Assistant Position Available
Job Title: Graduate Research Assistant
Job Category: Graduate Student, Assistantship
Discipline: Molecular Biology or General Plant Pathology
Job Description:
A Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) is available immediately at Virginia Tech to investigate genetic variation in Phytophthora nicotianae and to develop molecular diagnostics to identify isolates to race level and to characterize population structures within infested tobacco fields. This GRA provides a unique blend of molecular and conventional plant pathology, basic and applied research, as well as on- and off-campus experience. The successful candidate will take required courses on the main campus in Blacksburg and perform most of the research project at the off-campus Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (AREC) in Blackstone and Virginia Beach. The selected applicant will be exposed to a broad array of molecular techniques and use the knowledge to design effective research strategies and perform the project. This student will also have plenty of opportunities to interact with tobacco pathologists and breeders in the Southern region, as this project is a collaborative venue. The assistantship includes a 12 month stipend and tuition waiver.
Job Requirements:
A B.S. in plant science is required, and an M.S. is preferred. Applicants must meet Departmental and Graduate School requirements for admission.
Instructions for applying:
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Johnson (contact information below) to express interest and learn more about the position.
Applicants should then apply to the Virginia Tech Graduate School. Be sure to list PPWS at the front of the application, where you are asked to "Specify the abbreviation of the major desired."
Pay Scale: Competitive stipend and tuition
Closing Date: Open until position is filled
Point of contact for this position/job:
So. Piedmont AREC
2375 Darvills Road
Blackstone, VA 23824 USA
Phone: (434) 292-5331
Fax: (434) 292-5623
Email: spcdis@vt.edu