Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) – Dutta Position Available In Clarke, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) position at the University of Georgia, under the supervision of Dr. Bhabesh Dutta in the Department of CAES-Plant Pathology, offers a monthly salary of $2,150 for up to 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include studying fungicide resistance in commercial cole crops fields, deciphering seed infection modes, and presenting data in symposiums. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Dutta for more information.
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Posting Details
Position Details Posting Number
G/R09353P
Working Title Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) – Dutta
Department CAES-Plant Pathology
About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information up to 20 hours per week. Schedule to be determined by Supervisor Advertised Salary $2,150 per month
Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2021
Posting Date 07/30/2020
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates should provide a CV, and three professional references to Dr. Bhabesh Dutta (bhabesh@uga.edu). Interested candidates may contact Dr. Dutta with any questions regarding this position. Location of Vacancy Tifton Area
EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities The job includes but not limited to work in laboratory, greenhouse and field to study on commercial cole crops fields for the distribution of fungicide resistance among Alternaria sp. using traditional and molecular methods. The candidate is also expected to decipher modes of seed infection and associated mitigation strategies. Percentage of time 60
Duties/Responsibilities Continue graduate student course credits Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities Writing reports, and presenting data in symposiums. Percentage of time 20