Graduate Research Assistant, Turf & Soil Science, Stipend

UMass - Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition remission

Competitive annual stipend

Health/dental/vision insurance

Eligibility for fellowships and travel support

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts in Amherst is seeking a Graduate Assistant to work under Dr. Evan Mascitti, pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences. Candidates will engage in independent research while assisting in the lab and teaching undergraduate courses.

This role offers full tuition remission, a competitive stipend, and health benefits. Preferred qualifications include experience with R or Python and practical work on golf courses.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Self-driven with a curious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent thesis research on soil or turfgrass science.
• Assist fellow lab members with collaborative projects.
• Serve as teaching assistants for undergraduate courses.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Education

B.S. degree in plant or soil science, civil engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

R

Python

Command line interfaces

Job description

The University of Massachusetts in Amherst is seeking a Graduate Assistant to work under Dr. Evan Mascitti, pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences. Candidates will engage in independent research while assisting in the lab and teaching undergraduate courses.

This role offers full tuition remission, a competitive stipend, and health benefits. Preferred qualifications include experience with R or Python and practical work on golf courses.