Protected: Ph.D. Graduate Assistant

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

Job summary

The Weed Science Society of America in Fayetteville, AR sponsors a graduate program focused on weed management challenges facing Midsouth growers. The student will gain diverse crop exposure and conduct greenhouse and field research, mentoring others and contributing to outreach materials and events.

Available projects emphasize holistic weed management, combining cultural, mechanical, and precision herbicide practices, with opportunities for fellowships to extend income beyond $60,000 annually.

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.
• Some knowledge of machinery and production agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Mentor other students and assist with teaching a weed science laboratory.
• Oversee research at one of the offsite locations and conduct outreach activities.
• Produce fact sheets and participate in field days, podcasts, and other Extension endeavors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Education

MS in Weed Science or closely related field

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 Mississippi 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 or Extension 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 >$60,000 annually

Location

1354 W Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72774,