Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Requisition Number
DU15073

Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
MG-CAFE Student Salary Scale

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

High School Diploma

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Lifting or pushing up to 50lbs
Sitting for extended periods of time

Shift

Flexible

Job Summary

The Aboobucker Lab in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to assist with field and laboratory research this fall semester.

Responsibilities include:

• Harvesting corn ears from field research plots
• Shelling corn and processing seed samples
• Organizing, labeling, and packaging seed stocks with accurate records
• Preparing laboratory reagents and solutions
• Assisting with molecular and flow cytometry experiments to determine plant genotype and ploidy levels
• Supporting ongoing maize genetics and breeding research projects

This position provides hands-on experience in plant genetics, field research, laboratory techniques, and flow cytometry. Students interested in plant biology, genetics, agriculture, biotechnology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/12/2026

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