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MS Research Assistantship

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) performs research duties according to the educational goals and tasks vary by graduate faculty. Research work may be part of a long-term research project, dissertation or thesis. GRA position is a paid student’s ship along with an MS degree program. A GRA position is available at the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Centre of Kansas State University under the supervision of Doctor Ravneet Sandhu regarding the production of open-field small fruit in Kansas. The GRA will start in Spring 2025.

Dr. Ravneet Sandhu is a Research Assistant Professor at the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center (OHREC). She has an extensive research experience in fruit crop production and weed-pesticides management.

Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science/ Horticulture or in relevant discipline.

Field research experience, preferred in plant production and cultivation

Leadership and organizational skills, team collaboration, passionate and willing to take initiatives in projects.

Required Documents

Official Transcripts of all qualifications

Three recommendation letters from academic faculty or employers with the relevant qualifications and work experience

Benefits

Stipend of 22,500 per year

Tuition fees is covered

Paid leaves

Health Insurance

Position location

Rural Johnson County, Kansas, the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Centre

How to apply

Applicants have to apply through online portal of Kansas State University via webpage http://www.k-state.edu/grad/. Accepted applicant can complete some of the coursework via online.

Interested students should email Dr. Ravneet Sandhu at rksandhu@ksu.edu for more information regarding the position.