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Pine Bluff, AR · On-site

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Pine Bluff, AR · On-site

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Grad Asst

Uasys

Pine Bluff, AR • On-site

$18K/mo

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Type of Position:Graduate Assistant


Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type:Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff


The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students - a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum ofCertificate and Associates degree programs,more than thirtyUndergraduate programs, Master's degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same - to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .


Department:Plant Science


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:A Master' s-level graduate research assistantship in Plant Biochemistry/Food Science is available starting in Spring 2025. The graduate assistant will research an existing project while earning an M.S. in Agricultural Regulations.
Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a B.S. in agriculture, biochemistry, botany, biology, biotechnology, or related science.


Additional Information:

Additional Information Or Requirements

How to apply: A description of the application procedure can be found at the Agricultural Regulations graduate website: (https://www.uapb.edu/academics/school_of_agriculture_fisheries_and_human_sciences/agriculture/master_of_science_in_agricultural_regulations.aspx). For further information about these assistantships, please contact:
Dr. Shahidul Islam
Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Director, Regulatory Science Center of Excellence
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive,
Pine Bluff, AR 71601, USA
Phone: (870) 575-7239
Email: islams@uapb.edu


Salary Information:

$18,800


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Resume, Statement of Research Philosophy


Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):


Recruitment Contact Information:

Employment Manager
Sharron M. Williams
williamssm@uapb.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:


The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


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Benefits Eligible:No

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