WANTED:
Graduate research assistant to help in wheat breeding project. Must enjoy being outdoors, working hard, getting dirty and troubleshooting broken down equipment. Abundant opportunities to travel throughout Kentucky's scenic wheat belt, argue about the meaning of life (as it pertains to plant breeding) and do "discovery" science in both the field and greenhouse. When you leave this project you will know how to run a breeding program, present research results at a scientific meeting, and how to start a prehistoric stationary thresher. You will also pick up some lab skills, computer skills and get to know something about statistics, quantitative genetics, and disease resistance. In other words, you'll know not only how to talk the talk, but how to walk the walk. If you like the idea of helping farmers, feeding a hungry world, helping direct the evolution of wheat, and feeling like you have the chance to make a difference, this is where you need to be.
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PERKS:
Advanced degree; enhanced career opportunities; competitive stipend; possibility of international travel; as much responsibility as you want to take on; laptop computer and internet access for the duration of your stay.
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