Student Vegetable Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 29, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Student Vegetable Research Assistant
Requisition Number
DU11811
Department Name
81110:Horticulture
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
12.00-13.00
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
N/A
Required Related Experience
N.A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Start date would be late April or early May and position would go through August with potential to keep working during the school year, if desired.
20-30 hours of work per week and available between 8 am and 5 pm (no nights or weekends)
Job Summary
Participate in commercial vegetable research this spring and summer. There are many opportunities to learn new and useful skills while assisting with managing vegetable plots that provide necessary information to Kentucky vegetable growers.
Activities include:
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply
04/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Student Vegetable Research Assistant
Requisition Number
DU11811
Department Name
81110:Horticulture
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
12.00-13.00
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
N/A
Required Related Experience
N.A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to work in the heat
Start date would be late April or early May and position would go through August with potential to keep working during the school year, if desired.
20-30 hours of work per week and available between 8 am and 5 pm (no nights or weekends)
Job Summary
Participate in commercial vegetable research this spring and summer. There are many opportunities to learn new and useful skills while assisting with managing vegetable plots that provide necessary information to Kentucky vegetable growers.
Activities include:
- Harvesting vegetable plots
- Soil sampling
- Assisting with data collection
- Assisting with field management (fertilizing, weeding, tractor work, etc.)
- Limited indoor lab workâcollecting soil weights, drying soil, inputting data from datasheets
- Assisting graduate students with their projects
- Must have a reliable cell phone
- Must have a reliable car to travel to the Horticulture Research Farm approximately 4 miles from campus (4321 Emmert Farm Lane, Lexington, KY) OR have a driver's license for at least 5 years
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply
04/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What days and times are you available to work?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
