Graduate Research Assistant (MS) - Bag

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (MS) for the Tifton Area. This position involves working in the laboratory, greenhouse, and field to study insect-transmitted viruses, including developing research methodologies and presenting findings.

Additionally, the role supports continuing education through graduate credits while offering opportunities for impactful research and professional development.

Qualifications

• Work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field to study molecular epidemiology of insect-transmitted viruses.
• Develop research design, diagnostic tools, data analysis, interpretation, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in various environments to analyze insect-transmitted viruses.
• Continue graduate student course credits.
• Prepare reports and present findings at symposiums.

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant (MS) – Bag

Location: Tifton Area

Responsibilities

• 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% of time).
• Continue graduate student course credits (20% of time).
• Write reports and present data in symposiums (10% of time).

Employment Details

• Employment type: Employee
• Department: CAES-Plant Pathology
• Working title: Graduate Research Assistant (MS) – Bag

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