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Student Vegetable Research Assistant

University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)
Lexington, KY Part Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2025

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Student Vegetable Research Assistant
Requisition Number DU13273
Department Name 81110:Horticulture
Work Location Horticulture Research Farm (4321 Emmert Lane, Lexington)
Salary Range $12.00-15.00/hour
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

Shift
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.
25-40 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 work—collecting 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


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply 04/28/2025
Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

Salary : $12 - $15

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