What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil Sciences position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title
Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil Sciences
Requisition Number
DU12418
Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$18.00-$20.00/hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
none
Required Related Experience
none
Required License/Registration/Certification
none
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
Hours vary; Approximately 10 hours per week, most days and times flexible
Job Summary
The Student Research Assistant will provide support for various projects related to digital soil mapping and spectroscopy research. Responsibilities include writing custom scripts for big-data collection and analyses, generation of figures, and scientific writing. Training will be provided including programming, statistics, and scientific writing. This position is for the fall 2024 semester and possibly beyond.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Must have basic knowledge of python and R programming languages as well as basic understanding of soil science.
Interest in coding, qualitative research; Interest in the scholarly publishing process; attention to detail; ability to work independently; excellent communication skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in running Machine/deep learning algorithms in R or Python. Experience in ArcGIS/QGIS.
Deadline to Apply
02/28/2025
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