Student Project Assistant

3 weeks ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Job Title
Student Project Assistant - Plant and Soil Sciences

Requisition Number
DU12421

Department Name

81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$17.00-$19.00/hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Student pursuing a degree at UK

Required Related Experience

none

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver's license

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; ability to travel to several locations on/off-campus to collect and transport soil samples; repetitive motion at the data collection

Shift

Approximately 10 hours per week, most days and times flexible.

Job Summary


A faculty member in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences is seeking to hire an hourly student assistant to provide support for assistance with data collection from field and laboratory maintenance.

It is expected that this position will be approximately 10/hours week, with most days and time flexible.

There will be some on-site data collection activities in Kentucky that will require a physical presence and occur at specific times.


To apply, please complete this application and submit a resume/CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the preferred skills/knowledge/abilities outlined below.

Please contact
toshi.eduwith any questions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail; ability to work independently; excellent communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/01/2024

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.

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