Graduate Assistant for Climate Smart Agriculture

Title: Graduate Assistant for Climate Smart Agriculture

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Contact Person: Dr. Stephen Richter

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The EKU Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a full-time Graduate Assistant of Research (20 hours/week) for the Spring 2024 Semester. The applicant should have an interest in applied research and biological sciences; a background in agriculture or horticulture is a plus. The graduate student will work under the direction of a faculty member on various aspects of a project concerning Climate-Smart agricultural activities, practices and systems. The successful candidate will interact with members of an agricultural enterprise and agricultural producers.
Candidates must be enrolled at EKU and qualify for graduate assistantships as outlined by the EKU Graduate School.

Review of qualified candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Contact Dr. Stephen Richter ([email protected]) for further information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Candidates must be enrolled at EKU and qualify for graduate assistantships as outlined by the EKU Graduate School.

• Bachelor's degree
• Enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data collection and analysis. A background in agriculture or horticulture is a plus.

 

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: No

 

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.