Date of posting here May 30, 2009 Type of position 12-month, half-time, Graduate Assistant position. Funding is provided by Bayer CropScience to forge a research collaboration with the University of Arkansas in the area of weed physiology, biology, and molecular/biochemical mechanisms of resistance to herbicides focusing on Palmer amaranth. Employer University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Description of Employer The University of Arkansas is a land grant university, which has about 20,000 students. It is considered one of the best buys of education in the US. Location Fayetteville, AR Description of Location Fayetteville is one of 9 cities comprising the fast-growing metropolitan area in Northwest Arkansas, which straddles the Ozark Mountain range. Salary Stipend starts at $15,000 Benefits Tuition is waived. Affordable student insurance is available. Closing date of competition December 2009 or unitl a suitable candidate is found Date position available January 15, 2010 Description of duties The student is expected to: Prepare a research proposal for thesis or dissertation; Conduct experiments as required by the proposed research and maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of work areas; Take charge of ordering research and office supplies, help maintain research instruments and equipment, and assist in the maintenance of university vehicle used for research implementation; Analyze data and prepare research reports, presentations, and publications; Occasionally assist in the preparation of laboratory exercises for weed science courses; Assist in other graduate students in conducting activities as needed. Qualifications sought The candidate must meet the minimum grade requirement (3.0 GPA) for obtaining an assistantship in the Drop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Dept.; demonstrate excellent academic aptitude; display proficiency in oral and written English communication; strong motivation to learn, be productive, and succeed; an excellent work ethic; keen sense of focus; and the ability to work with a diverse group of people or independently. Contact for additional information Nilda R. Burgos by e-mail: nburgos@uark.edu Application procedure   Submit what Submit a letter of application, resume, list of publications if any, transcript of records, and names and contact information of three references. Submit to Preferrably, send application documents electronically. Otherwise, send to: Dr. Nilda R. Burgos Dept. of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences 1366 W. Altheimer Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72704 USA fax: (479) 575-3975 Additional Information The University of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer