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Tennessee State University

Graduate Research Assistantships in Food and Animal Sciences (Master's) at Tennessee State University Tennessee State University in United States

Degree Level

Master's

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The assistantship provides $2,400 per month for two years, health insurance, mentoring and internship support, national and international conference support, in-state tuition fee, and possible one-semester extension with stipend support.

Deadline

Dec 28, 2026

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Tennessee State University

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Keywords

Chemistry
Food Science
Agriculture
Animal Science
Biology
Crop Science
Sensory Science
Bioscience
Meat Quality
Industrial Application

About this position

Tennessee State University is offering two Graduate Research Assistantship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a two-year Master's degree in the Department of Food and Animal Sciences, starting Fall 2026. The assistantships are designed for candidates who wish to work on research topics including chemical safety (analysis of chemical contaminants in meat products), meat quality (improvement of meat quality traits), sensory science (consumer sensory evaluation and analysis), and industry application (labor development, automation, and meat science extension education). Research activities will initially be conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Meat Processing Lab and will transfer to the new Food and Animal Sciences building at Tennessee State University upon its completion in December 2026.

Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $2,400 per month for two years, health insurance, mentoring and internship support, national and international conference support, in-state tuition fee coverage, and a possible one-semester extension with stipend support. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science, Animal Science, Biological Science, or related fields, and have prior experience in instrumental analysis (HPLC, GC, MALDI, etc.). Required documents include official academic transcripts, GRE test scores, and TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students.

To apply, candidates should visit the Tennessee State University application portal, select the Food and Animal Science (MS) program, and indicate their desired academic advisor. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Prof. Siyuan Sheng at [email protected] prior to applying, with 'Prospective Graduate Student' in the subject line. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in food science, animal science, chemistry, and related research areas, offering strong academic and professional development support.

Funding details

The assistantship provides $2,400 per month for two years, health insurance, mentoring and internship support, national and international conference support, in-state tuition fee, and possible one-semester extension with stipend support.

What's required

Applicants must have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree with a major in Chemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science, Animal Science, Biological Science, or related studies. Prior knowledge in instrumental analysis (HPLC, GC, MALDI, etc.) is required. Applicants must submit an official academic transcript, GRE test score, and TOEFL/IELTS score (for international students only).

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