Student Position FT - Plant and Soil Sciences - Military veterans preferred

2025-02-14
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Posting Details

Job TitleStudent Position FT - Plant and Soil SciencesRequisition NumberDU13127Department Name81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCESWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range12.00-17.00Type of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
None
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs
Shift
Days- to be discussed with supervisor
Job Summary
Work opportunities for undergraduates who are interested in plant breeding & genetics are available in the Brzozowski Lab! We work on plant breeding and genetics for sustainable production of oats, rye, and intermediate wheatgrass in Kentucky.
Full time hourly work – Summer 2025 (approx. May 12 – Aug 8). Come learn all about plant breeding in Kentucky, and get paid to do it! Responsibilities will include: field data collection, harvesting plants, preparing and analyzing seeds for future studies, and occasional greenhouse work or sample preparation for laboratory analysis.
Requirements: No experience required! This position requires outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the research farm in Lexington, with limited exceptions. All safety and research trainings will be provided on the job, and wage will align with MG-CAFE standards.
Interested? Contact Dr. Lauren Brzozowski (lauren.brzozowski@uky.edu)
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
This position requires outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the research farm in Lexington, with limited exceptions.
Deadline to Apply05/01/2025Our University Community

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