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Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) - Dutta

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Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) - Dutta Working Title : Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) - Dutta

Posting Number : G/R09353P

Department : CAES-Plant Pathology

Employment Type : Employee

Additional Schedule Information : up to 20 hours per week. Schedule to be determined by Supervisor

Advertised Salary : $2,150 per month

Anticipated Start Date : 01/01/2021

Posting Date : 07/30/2020

Open Until Filled : Yes

Location of Vacancy : Tifton Area

Special Instructions To Applicants : Interested candidates should provide a CV, and three professional references to Dr. Bhabesh Dutta (bhabesh@uga.edu). Interested candidates may contact Dr. Dutta with any questions regarding this position.

EOO Statement : The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Duties/Responsibilities

Work in laboratory, greenhouse and field to study commercial cole crops fields for the distribution of fungicide resistance among Alternaria sp. using traditional and molecular methods.

Decipher modes of seed infection and associated mitigation strategies.

Continue graduate student course credits.

Write reports, and present data in symposiums.

Percentage Of Time :

60% – surveying commercial cole crops fields for fungicide resistance among Alternaria sp. using traditional and molecular methods.

20% – continue graduate student course credits.

Classification Title : Graduate Research Assistant

FLSA : Exempt

FTE : 0.45575

Position Summary This will be a Ph.D. position starting Spring 2021 in the Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia – Tifton campus. The position is based in Coastal Plain Experiment Station in GA. The successful candidate will be responsible for surveying commercial cole crops fields for the distribution of fungicide resistance among Alternaria sp. using traditional and molecular methods. Candidate should have completed a Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology, and be interested in basic and applied research in Plant Pathology. Candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-state and multi-disciplinary team of scientists with ample opportunities to interact directly with stakeholders.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position

M.S. degree in Plant Pathology

Experience with mycology and bioinformatics are preferred but not required.

Physical Demands Light lifting, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.

Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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