Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R09353P

Working Title Graduate Research Assistant (Ph.D.) - Dutta

Department CAES-Plant Pathology

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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

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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

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Graduate Research Assistant

FLSA Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE 0.45575

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

This will be a Ph.D. position starting Spring 2021 in the Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia - Tifton campus. The position is based in Coastal Plain Experiment Station in GA. The successful candidate will be responsible for surveying commercial cole crops fields for the distribution of fungicide resistance among Alternaria sp. using traditional and molecular methods. Candidate should have completed a Master's Degree in Plant Pathology, and be interested in basic and applied research in Plant Pathology. Candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-state and multi-disciplinary team of scientists with ample opportunities to interact directly with stakeholders.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

- M.S. degree in Plant Pathology - Experience with mycology and bioinformatics are preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Light lifting, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

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