What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Position FT - Plant and Soil Sciences position at University Of Kentucky?
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None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs Shift Days- to be discussed with supervisor Job Summary Work opportunities for undergraduates who are interested in plant breeding & genetics are available in the Brzozowski Lab! We work on plant breeding and genetics for sustainable production of oats, rye, and intermediate wheatgrass in Kentucky. Full time hourly work – Summer 2025 (approx. May 12 – Aug 8). Come learn all about plant breeding in Kentucky, and get paid to do it! 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. Requirements : No experience required! This position requires outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the research farm in Lexington, with limited exceptions. All safety and research trainings will be provided on the job, and wage will align with MG-CAFE standards. Interested? Contact Dr. Lauren Brzozowski () Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience This position requires outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the research farm in Lexington, with limited exceptions. Deadline to Apply 05 / 01 / 2025 Our University Community
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