| Kishor K. Bhattarai |
Posted
on 29-Apr-02 12:38 PM
Graduate Research Assistant (M.S. or PhD) ( # 1361 )
Department of Plant Pathology, Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa USA 50011
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Job Description: Funding is available for research assistantship at the M.S. or PhD level, in Dr. Mark Gleason's laboratory. Research will 1) clarify the environmental biology of newly discovered fungi in the sooty blotch/flyspeck (SBFS)complex on apples, 2) refine weather-based warning systems for SBFS management, and/or 3) optimize postharvest treatments to eradicate SBFS fungi. Position also includes opportunity (at student's option) to build professional credentials in extension/public education through authorship of print and web bulletins, presentations to grower groups, etc., and to gain classroom teaching experience.
Job Requirements: BS or MS degree in biological sciences, with some training and/or experience in mycology and/or microbiology. Excellent academic record.
Pay Scale: $15,500-$16,500/year plus 1/2 tuition remission
Position Closing Date: August 30, 2002
(This closing date is open until the position is filled)
Organization Description: The Department of Plant Pathology at Iowa State University is a nationally prominent Department with 16 faculty and an exceptionally good balance between basic and applied research.
Organization Website: http://www.iastate.edu/agriculture/departments/
Instructions for sending Job Materials: Email a letter of interest with resume attached
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Contact Information:
Mark L. Gleason
Department of Plant Pathology
351 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011 USA
Fax Number: 515-294-9420
E-mail Address: mgleason@iastate.edu
Phone Number: 515-294-0579
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