Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) - Bag

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Posting Number: G/R24740P
Working Title: Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) - Bag
Department: CAES-Plant Pathology
Employment Type: Employee
Advertised Salary: $30,900
Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2025
Posting Date: 03/05/2024
Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

1. The job includes but is not limited to work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field to study the molecular epidemiology of insect-transmitted viruses in GA. Develop research design, diagnostic tools, data analysis, interpretation, project management, results summarization, and formal presentations in meetings and symposiums. (70%)
2. Continue graduate student course credits. (20%)
3. Writing reports and presenting data in symposiums. (10%)

PhD position is available starting Spring 2025 in the plant virology laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia-Tifton. The successful applicant will contribute to a project involving insect-transmitted virus characterization and epidemiology in crops grown in the region including vegetables, peanuts, and tobacco. Studying the various components of the pathosystem with emphasis on virus-vector and virus-host interaction in crops important to Georgia. Application of genomics approach for host resistance against the viruses in cotton crops. Disseminate the research outcomes through conferences, symposia, and peer-reviewed research articles.

Recent graduate with a major in molecular biology/plant science/plant biology/biochemistry/biotechnology or allied subject with a GPA of 3.5 and above is preferred. Experience in plant virology labs and exposure to field, greenhouse, and molecular labs would be an advantage. Higher GRE and a good TOEFL score are needed.

Prior experience and exposure to molecular techniques, field analysis is preferred.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Sudeep Bag
Recruitment Contact Email:

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