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PhD Graduate Research Assistant with Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS with Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS

Posted on July 17, 2019
Type of position Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Graduate Research Assistant
Employer Mississippi State University
Description of Employer Mississippi has unique regions of soil and climate. The Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station’s (MAFES) 16 branch locations serve all regions of the state. Research addresses issues important and relevant to Mississippi farmers, industry, communities and families. MAFES discoveries improve plant, animal, and food production systems to enhance commodity production and conserve the environment for the benefit of all people. Each year, 160 MAFES scientists work on more than 585 projects. This effort has led Mississippi State University to rank number six nationally for agricultural research funding. This funding comes from a variety of sources, including taxpayers, producers, industry and consumers.
Location Starkville, MS
Description of Location Mississippi State University is physically located adjacent to the city of Starkville, Mississippi in the northeastern section of Mississippi. Our beautiful award-winning campus is home to over 16,000 students and is 23 miles west of Columbus and 125 miles northeast of the capital city of Jackson. Designated as a Doctoral I university by the Southern Regional Education Board, Mississippi State University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences is located in Dorman Hall on the southwestern edge of campus at the intersection of Creelman St. and Stone Blvd.
Salary Competitive
Benefits Full tuition fee and insurance benefits paid
Closing date of competition August, 2019
Date position available September, 2019
Description of duties

The candidate will be involved in screening and identifying mechanism(s) associated with weed suppression in sweet potato. He/she will assist and mentor undergraduate students in the research group and collaborate with other Mississippi State University scientists and colleagues at other institutions. The incumbent will also analyze data, prepare reports to funding agencies, present research results at scientific meetings and prepare papers for publication in refereed journals. He/she will coordinate with graduate students in the maintenance and upkeep of the laboratory facility as well as in procurement of laboratory supplies.
Qualifications sought

A M.S. degree in Weed Science, Plant Science, Chemistry or Biology or other closely related field is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong statistical background.
Contact for additional information Dr. Te-Ming (Paul) Tseng
t.tseng@msstate.edu
+1-662-325-4725
Application procedure  
Submit what • CV and academic transcripts (scanned copies acceptable)
• Cover letter describing background and research interests
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE
• TOEFL (if English is not native language)
Submit to Send all required documents to Dr. Te-Ming (Paul) Tseng at t.tseng@msstate.edu
Application process can also be found at http://www.pss.msstate.edu/students/graduate-apply.asp
Additional Information It is the responsibility of Mississippi State University to provide a safe learning and working environment for students, faculty, and staff while maintaining appropriate levels of privacy for employment candidates. As a critical step, all job offers to candidate finalists are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background screen. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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