| Date of posting here |
July 23, 2009 |
| Type of position |
MS Graduate Research Assistantship |
| Employer |
The Ohio State University |
| Location |
Wooster, Ohio |
| Description of Location |
Wooster is a town of 25,000 in northeastern Ohio, about 90 miles from Columbus. It is home to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, a major comprehensive research and educational facility with over
70 faculty members and outstanding infrastructure and resources. Wooster was recently named one of the top 20 most affordable small cities to live in the USA by CNN. The city and surrounding area features excellent cultural,
educational and entertainment opportunities. |
| Salary |
$17,256. |
| Benefits |
Medical Plan Available |
| Closing date of competition |
September 30, 2009 |
| Date position available |
Immediately |
| Description of duties |
This program of applied research will center on the development of new weed management technology for bramble crops - raspberries and blackberries.
Bramble acreage is poised to double in Ohio and surrounding states to meet the demand for fresh fruit and anti-cancer treatments. Weed control is one of two major factors limiting expansion.
The planned research will use greenhouse and field experimentation to identify, and develop use patterns for new herbicides that will help growers establish clean bramble plantings and maintain
those plantings over time for long-term profitability. Ancillary studies investigating related aspects of weed biology or herbicide behavior are expected. |
| Qualifications sought |
Applicants should hold a four year BS degree. Experience working with horticultural crops and a strong interest in pest management are desired. |
Contact for additional
information |
Dr. Doug Doohan
Email: doohan.1@osu.edu |
| Application procedure |
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- Submit what
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Letter of application explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, and how your training and experience will contribute to research goal previously described.
Apply online to the OSU Graduate School; link available at http://hcs.osu.edu/. University transcripts and the Graduate Record Exam are required of all candidates. |
- Submit to
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To apply to the Horticulture and Crop Science Graduate Program, please contact Regina Vann-Hickok at 614.292.3866 or hcs-grad@osu.edu.
Additional information about the HCS graduate program can be found at http://hcs.osu.edu/index.php/graduate-studies/choosing-ohio-state |
