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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI BIOLOGY M.S. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP

Application Deadline: 09/15/2026

LOCATION: USA

The Biology Master’s Program at the University of Central Missouri is recruiting graduate students to start during the spring 2027 semester. Financial support, in the form of a stipend and tuition waiver/scholarship, is expected for at least one teaching assistantship position. Support through faculty-secured research grants is also available in some cases.

ELIGIBILITY:

Education Required: Bachelors

Applicants must find a faculty member with similar research interests to be admitted to the program, then apply for the teaching assistantship.

A list of our faculty and their research interests can be found on the UCM website: https://www.ucmo.edu/college-of-health-science-and-technology/department-of-biological-and-clinical-sciences/faculty

Preferred qualifications include a minimum of 30 semester hours in biology, 8 hours of chemistry, and a statistics course with at least a 2.75 GPA overall. 

Minimum qualifications to be considered for admission can be found on the UCM website: https://catalog.ucmo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=18&poid=5980

International students must demonstrate English proficiency test scores and adequate funds if on campus:

https://www.ucmo.edu/future-students/admissions/international-admissions/international-prospective-students/prospective-graduate-international/index.php

Other information for Domestic Students:

https://www.ucmo.edu/future-students/admissions/graduate-admissions

Other information for International Students:

https://www.ucmo.edu/offices/international-student-services/index.php

Biology MS students will have full access to equipment and facilities operated by the department. These resources include recently updated laboratories dedicated to research in molecular biology and wildlife biology, an R-Class animal care facility, a greenhouse, department vehicles/a boat, multiple curated natural history collections, and numerous pieces of specialized equipment that are required to produce publishable results in today’s scientific literature. Graduate students have the opportunity to conduct laboratory experiments, field research, or a combination. UCM faculty members maintain professional and academic collaborations in their field of study, and this creates a network utilized to facilitate student transition from graduate school to their next career position. Those interested in applying to the graduate program should first contact faculty members that have shared research interests.

BENEFIT:

Salary: starting at $9,900 per year

Starting Date: after 1/11/2027

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FNB ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The FNB Graduate Team is looking for Engineering and IT/Computer Science graduates who want to work in their world of firsts on making the seemingly impossible come to life. If you would like to be part of our collaborative culture, game changing thinking and groundbreaking tech; and are in your final year of studies, or busy with your post-grad, apply to the FNB Engineering & Technology Graduate Program by submitting your CV and latest academic transcript. Come work for a bank that always goes where no bank has gone before.

ELIGIBILITY:

Strong academic results (NB academic transcript required as part of the application)

Currently completing the final year of relevant university programs, particularly in the technology or engineering fields.

Strong coding aptitude; analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Your responsibilities would include:

Delivering exceptional service by actively listening to internal customer needs and creating innovative solutions tailored to their requirements.

Contributing to your team’s success by completing your tasks efficiently, planning meticulously, keeping accurate records, and updating relevant information on time.

Engaging actively in the organization’s innovation processes by participating in brainstorming sessions, suggesting new ideas, and collaborating with colleagues to develop creative solutions that support business objectives.

Developing your career potential by participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives, contributing to projects, and taking full advantage of training opportunities to broaden your expertise and keep up with industry trends.

Taking charge of your personal and professional growth by completing training assignments, attending relevant workshops and seminars, and constantly looking for opportunities to build competencies that support the company’s values and help you develop towards your full potential.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

31/08/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

BENEFIT:

All roles in the graduate program are permanent positions. Graduates join specific business units across our retail and commercial banking segments in teams working on building and delivering end-to-end technology solutions – from architectural design, development and testsolutions—frommentation and managemendevelopment,stems environment. Your contribution will have an important impact on business operations, the world of banking, and most importantly, our customers; it will inform the culture, efficiency, and relationships of our business. Graduates work in a full-time role and participate in monthly training sessions as well as an action learning project as part of the graduate development program.

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