Student Position - Plant and Soil Sciences

Job Title
Student Position - Plant and Soil Sciences


Requisition Number
DU11765


Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12.00 per hour.


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

As required by supervisor.



Required Related Experience

As required by supervisor.



Required License/Registration/Certification

As required by supervisor.



Physical Requirements

As required by supervisor.



Shift

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm approx. May 10-Aug 10; must be available June 10 – July 10 for harvest
40; occasional weekend work may be required



Job Summary

Come learn all about plant breeding in Kentucky, and get paid to do it! The Brzozowski lab works on plant breeding and genetics for sustainable production of oats, rye, and intermediate wheatgrass in Kentucky. 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. No experience required! Students must be eligible to be authorized to drive a university vehicle for travel to research farms. This position requires outdoor work in all weather, and will include lifting, walking on uneven ground, and working in proximity to agricultural equipment. All safety and research trainings will be provided on the job. Contact Dr. Lauren Brzozowski (lauren.brzozowski@uky.edu)

 

 



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This is a temporary position with Plant and Soil Sciences. The position will be under the supervision of a department faculty or staff member to perform lab or field research as directed by supervisor or Graduate Research Assistant.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/01/2024


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