Graduate Student (AFS)

Job Title
Graduate Student (AFS)


Requisition Number
DU07309


Department Name
81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$10,000 - $20,000/year


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

BS Degree



Required Related Experience

None



Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s license



Physical Requirements

Will vary depending on research. May require lifting, carrying, standing/sitting for long periods, working in lab, working with animals, working in hot/cold temps, etc.



Shift

Varies; typically days with evenings/weekends for research



Job Summary

PRE-HIRE position.

Carry out assigned research assistant duties in professor’s laboratory. It is expected that students will contribute, on average, 20 hours to research or other activities specified by the advisor each week. These hours do not include time that the student devotes to course work. Assigned duties may include, but not limited to: assisting with research projects, conducting your own research project, helping with teaching activities and helping with extension activities. Research Assistants in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences must meet the requirements in “Guidelines for Graduate Students, Department of Animal & Food Sciences.” This appointment will terminate of funding to the program, or in the event of unsatisfactory academic record or progress toward the degree.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Science and/or math background



Deadline to Apply
12/31/2025


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