Graduate Assistantship Position, Equine Parasitology/Epidemiology, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky

A Master's level graduate assistantship is available at the University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences for a qualified applicant with an interest in parasites of horses. The research project will involve a combination of laboratory work, data management and analysis, and farm visits for sample and data collection. There will also be opportunities for the graduate student to gain teaching experience as a part of his/her training.

The successful applicant will possess some combination of: previous coursework in the biological and animal sciences, parasitology and/or statistics, knowledge of horses and their management, and experience handling horses.

This is a half-time position that includes a tuition scholarship and health benefits contingent upon maintenance of academic eligibility (3.0 GPA) and adequate progress toward degree requirements. The successful applicant will also enjoy the intangible benefits of living and working in the Lexington, Kentucky area, the Horse Capital of the World.

For more information about the position and how to apply, contact:

Mary G. Rossano, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
611 W.P. Garrigus Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40546

Office: 859-257-7552
E-mail: Mary.Rossano@uky.edu
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AnimalSciences/faculty/rossanomary.html