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<p class="MsoNormal">Please post the following graduate assistantship announcement:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Plant-parasitic nematode MS position in the Department of Horticulture– University of Kentucky<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif">Application review begins September 15<sup>th</sup>, 2019; Start date January 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif">Seeking a MS graduate student with interest and/or experience in nematology and experience in vegetable production to join Dr. Rachel Rudolph’s lab in the Department
of Horticulture at the University of Kentucky. The student will be part of a new effort to evaluate plant-parasitic nematode pressure in vegetable crops in the state of Kentucky. The student will be based out of the University of Kentucky on the main campus
in Lexington. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Project summary: High tunnels are passively heated and cooled temporary structures used to extend the growing season for high value crops. High tunnel production is nuanced
and growers face unique production challenges from pests and diseases. One of those challenges are plant-parasitic nematodes, specifically the root knot nematode. Root knot nematodes invade plant roots and cause root galling which impairs root function and
causes reduced water and nutrient uptake. Root knot nematodes have a very wide host range, including nearly all vegetable crops. High tunnels were intended for the production of specialty crops which include vegetables. Rotating to a non-host crop would be
extremely limiting for high tunnel growers and would most likely mean that they would earn a significantly lower profit. Tomatoes are the most common and the most high-value crop grown in high tunnels in Kentucky. Several Kentucky high tunnel growers have
already observed issues with root knot nematodes. The fumigants and nematicides labeled for use on tomatoes are either not permitted for use in high tunnels, are extremely costly for growers, or are only moderately effective against plant-parasitic nematodes.
There is a need for another management technique that is both affordable and effective. The objectives of this project are to
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">determine the level of pressure that plant-parasitic nematodes exert on vegetable cropping systems across the state of Kentucky, specifically in high tunnels and e</span><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">valuate
grafting and other non-chemical methods for management of root knot nematodes in Kentucky high tunnel systems.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"MS Mincho",serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif">The graduate student, with advice and mentorship from Dr. Rudolph and other project personnel, will be responsible for the execution of field research including: a
plant-parasitic nematode census across the state, as well as two on-farm trials. The student will be responsible for sampling, extracting, identifying, and quantifying plant-parasitic nematodes. In the field, the student may oversee undergraduate assistants
and will work with vegetable growers during on-farm trials. The MS student will be additionally responsible for (1) providing regular project updates, (2) data management, (3) statistical analysis of field data, (4) preparation and submission of academic manuscripts,
and (5) development and dissemination of outreach materials. The student will be expected to present their work at conferences and grower meetings.
<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif">QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with researchers, growers, and practitioners from different
backgrounds. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Demonstrated ability to follow through on project deliverables
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Ability to complete coursework while also maintaining and management research project<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Strong writing skills
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif">The following qualification are preferred but not required:
<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Experience designing, planning, and executing applied field research.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Undergraduate research experience in nematology
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Prior experience working and/or interfacing with growers.
<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Prior experience managing field projects and mentoring students.
<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Strong statistical skills and demonstrated proficiency with SAS or another statistical software program.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Experience in nematode identification and nematology field and lab methods such as proper sampling, extraction, and quantification techniques.<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Demonstrated ability and/or desire to integrate results across interdisciplinary teams.
<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif">TO APPLY:
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Constantia",serif">If interested, please send me a short research statement highlighting your career ambitions, interest in the position, and experience working with nematode research.
In addition, send a current CV and writing sample to Rachel Rudolph (<b>rachel.rudolph@uky.edu</b>) with the subject line “Plant-parasitic nematode graduate student position – your last name” by
<b>September 1<sup>st</sup> 2019</b>. For more on Dr. Rudolph’s research interests and work, please visit vegcrops.ca.uky.edu.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Christopher Shepard<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The University of Kentucky<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Room N122U Ag. Sciences North<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1100 Nicholasville Rd.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lexington, KY 40546-0091<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office: 8592573214<o:p></o:p></p>
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