Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title: Student Summer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences Requisition Number: DU11761 Department Name: 81060PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: Varies Type of Position: Student Position Time Status: Part-Time Required Education: As required by supervisor. Required Related Experience: As required by supervisor. Required License/Registration/Certification: As required by supervisor. Physical Requirements: As required by supervisor.
Shift: During the Summer: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40 hours/week) During the crop growing season, different hours (either earlier start times or later end times) may be necessary to complete research activities.
Job Summary
This program will be responsible for the development and execution of agricultural field research, including managing corn, soybean, wheat rotations, and protection systems, conducting field sampling of crop productivity, pest, disease, weed, and weather logger monitoring. Field work will require long hours in the hot, humid summer conditions.
Skills • Knowledge • Abilities
This is a temporary position with Plant and Soil Sciences. The position will be under the supervision of a department faculty or staff member to perform lab or field research as directed by supervisor or Graduate Research Assistant.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply
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