FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant

Job Title
FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant

Requisition Number
DU15022

Department Name
1B531:Federal Work Study

Work Location
204 TP Cooper Building Lexington, KY 40546

Salary Range
$13.00 - $16.00

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Some college.

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

N/A

Shift

Weekdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Job Summary

The Undergraduate Research Data Assistant will support ongoing forestry and natural resources research projects by entering, organizing, and managing data collected from field research. Responsibilities will include data entry, spreadsheet organization, basic data cleaning and quality control, and reviewing datasets for accuracy and completeness. Experience with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet/data management is preferred but not required, and training will be provided. The position is approximately 5–20 hours per week with flexible scheduling and the potential to continue into 2027.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Excel and Data Management experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Forestry or NRES majors preferred.

Deadline to Apply
09/04/2026

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