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Graduate Research Assistants
General Function: Plant Science Department of South Dakota State University is seeking qualified applicants to complete PhD and/or MS programs with graduate research assistantships (GRA) in plant breeding and genetics. The successful candidates will work on projects that support the development of improved varieties and innovation of elite germplasm in soybean. Applicants should have agronomic and/or biological educational backgrounds. MS training and research experience in plant breeding and genetics, crop science, or related fields is preferred.
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Plant Science Alumni Profile · 55% of PS undergraduate students have one or more years in Agronomy and Conservation Club · Although a single internship experience is required, many students complete multiple experiences ◊ 25% of students complete two internships ◊ 12% of students complete three internships ◊ 14% of students complete four internships
· More than 55% of our majors are from out-of-state (e.g., MN, IA, NE, ND, CA, CO, and OR) · 45% from South Dakota
Where are our students employed? · 40% are employed by local/regional cooperatives · 28% are employed by large-multinational agricultural firms · 15.5% return to family farms or are self-employed · 15.5% continue to graduate school · 1.5% Cooperative Extension
Starting Salaries Average Starting Salary is $42,650.
Minimum, Maximum and Average Starting Salaries for SDSU Plant Science Graduates, 2007-Present
How does undergraduate research prepare Plant Science Graduates? · Curriculum: Independent study (PS 491), Special Topics/Problems (PS 492/493) and Undergraduate Research Scholarship (PS498) · A Griffith Award program is available in which an undergraduate can write a proposal for funding a specific research topic in the Ag/Bio College. · Joseph F. Nelson Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award is available for summer projects at the University level. · Students interact with several different Plant Science faculty mentors and complete projects in molecular biology, soils, mine reclamation, weed science, and soil fertility. These projects include hands-on greenhouse/growth chamber studies, laboratory and field experiments, and writing review papers on specific, agreed-upon topics. |
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Postdoctoral Associate: miRNAs in nodulation
General Function: Study the role of miRNAs and auxin signaling during symbiotic nodule development is available in the Department of Plant Science (Sen Subramanian’s lab) at South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. Species-specific association between legumes and rhizobia bacteria leads to the development of nitrogen-fixing root nodules. The role of miRNA-regulated auxin signaling in nodule development is largely unknown (See Subramanian et al. 2008 BMC Genomics 9: 160; Simon et al. 2009 Plant Physiol). Dr. Subramanian’s lab is interested in understanding this process using a combination of genomic and molecular approaches.
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Visiting Scholar (or Research Associate)
General Function: A Visiting Scholar/Research Associate position in Plant Science Department at South Dakota State University will be available in December of 2009. This is a non-tenure track, 100% research position with 12-month initial appointment and renewability depending upon performance. Responsibilities are to conduct research on projects that support the development of improved varieties and innovation of elite germplasm in soybean, such as characterization of quality traits (protein, oil and modified fatty acids) and/or pest/disease resistance, identification of molecular markers associated with target traits and application of novel technologies to variety improvement.
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Plant Science Department Employment Opportunities
South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at 605/688-4504 (TTY 605/688-4394). |
