Graduate Ph.D. Research Assistant

Weed Science Society of America; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Paid holidays

Research outreach opportunities

Job summary

The Weed Science Society of America offers a graduate program focused on weed management challenges in the Midsouth, with projects spanning cotton, corn, sorghum, wheat, rice, and soybean. Research will occur near the University of Arkansas and at eastern Delta facilities, including hands-on field days and outreach. M.S.

in Weed Science or related field is required from a U.S. institution, with strong research credentials and leadership potential.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Weed Science or closely related field from a U.S. institution
• Demonstrated high standards of excellence in research
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to develop leadership skills
• Knowledge of machinery and production agriculture

Responsibilities

• Mentor other students and assist with teaching a weed science lab
• Oversee research at offsite locations
• Produce fact sheets and contribute to field days and outreach activities
• Participate in podcasts and other outreach efforts
• Research will include greenhouse work and field trials near the University of Arkansas campus

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Some knowledge of machinery

Education

MS degree in Weed Science or related field (US institution)

Job description

The student will join a large graduate program focused on addressing some of the most challenging weed management issues facing Midsouth growers, many of which center around herbicide-resistant weeds, including but not limited to Palmer amaranth, barnyardgrass, Italian ryegrass, and johnsongrass. The student will receive diverse exposure to crops by working in cotton, corn, grain sorghum, wheat, rice, and soybean. Some research will likely be conducted on-farm. Available projects will take a holistic approach to weed management, combining novel cultural and mechanical practices with precision-applied herbicides. During the winter months, greenhouse research will be conducted to better direct field research the subsequent summer. Several projects exist, and these can be partly tailored to the student. Research will be conducted near the University of Arkansas campus and at research facilities across the eastern Delta. The student will be given the opportunity to mentor other students, assist with teaching a weed science laboratory, oversee research at one of the offsite locations, produce fact sheets, and participate in field days, podcasts, and other outreach endeavors.

• M.S. degree in Weed Science or a closely related field from a U.S. institution
• Demonstrated high standards of excellence in research
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to develop leadership skills
• Some knowledge of machinery and production agriculture

$33,000/year plus opportunity for multiple fellowships that could extend income to >$65,000 annually

Tuition and paid holidays

Location

1354 W Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704,