Graduate Assistant -Dr. Ponniah

Department

Agriculture

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
• Developing virus‑tested sweet potato plants using shoot‑tip meristem culture

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). A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper‑based), 213 (computer‑based), or 79 (internet‑based) 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.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or sex. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.