Date of posting here December 19, 2009 Type of position M.S., Graduate Research Assistanship Employer Ohio State University Location Columbus, Ohio, USA Salary $16,000, tuition and fees, and benefits Closing date of competition Jan 15, 2010 preferred, open until suitable candidate is found Date position available June 2010, or when a suitable candidate is identified Description of duties Project Name: "Renewable Mulches for Integrated Weed Management in Small-Scale Crop Production" Description: We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate wishing to pursue a M.S. degree in weed ecology and crop science/horticulture. The successful candidate will be part of a team with expertise in weed science, horticulture, and crop physiology developing integrated weed management strategies for small-scale growers in urban environments. The student will conduct research to develop mulches prepared from recycled newspaper and plant residues grown on-site that control weeds effectively, and are sustainable, cost-effective, user-friendly, and improve soil quality. The research will be conducted in the laboratory and greenhouse, and in raised bed production systems for intensive vegetable and fruit production at the Ohio State University and on urban farms and community gardens in Columbus, Ohio. Qualifications sought Academic Fields: Weed Ecology, Horticulture, Crop Science, Sustainable Agriculture Applicants should have a B.S. degree with background in biology, plant science, agronomy, or horticulture. Experience with horticultural crops and a strong interest in integrated pest management and urban agriculture is desired. Contact for additional information Dr. Emilie Regnier at (614) 292-8497 or regnier.1@osu.edu Application procedure   Submit what Explain in your letter of intent why you are interested in this opportunity, and how your training and experience will contribute to the research project. Refer to this assistantship (M.S. Urban Agriculture) in your letter. Submit to Apply online to the OSU Graduate Admission Office, at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/. International applicants should also refer to http://oia.osu.edu/ for additional information. For questions regarding the Horticulture and Crop Science Graduate Program and the application procedure, contact Regina Vann-Hickok at (614) 292-3866 or hcs-grad@osu.edu.