| Type of position | Graduate Research Assistantship |
| Employer | Virginia Tech |
| Location | Painter, VA |
| Description of Location | ESAREC, Virginia Tech 33446 Research Dr, Painter, VA 23420 |
| Salary | Salary: $29,148, tuition (~14,000) and health insurance will be covered |
| Benefits | Free student housing, internet, water, and electricity at ESAREC, Painter, VA |
| Closing date of competition | Open until filled |
| Date position available | Summer/ Fall 2023 |
| Description of duties |
Conduct research in the area of weed ecology/ biology, herbicide resistance, cover crops, and Integrated Weed Management. Research will involve greenhouse, and field experiments. Student will have the opportunity to work with the collaborators at University of Delaware, United States Department of Agriculture, and many other weed science faculties working in the region. |
| Qualifications sought |
The candidate must have MS degree, some training in weed science, and strong interest to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Preference will be given to students with experience on herbicide applications, and weed management. Student will complete courses at Blacksburg campus and research will be at multi-locations (VT Blacksburg, and Eastern shore AREC).
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| Contact for additional information | Dr. Vijay Singh, Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Specialist |
| Application procedure | |
| Submit what | Resume, cover letter TOEFL/ GRE in case of international student Add email subject line: PhD GRA application, NAME |
| Submit to | Dr. Vijay Singh, Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Specialist Email: [email protected] |
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