Undergraduate Research Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant Requisition Number DU15073 Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range MG-CAFE Student Salary Scale Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education

High School Diploma

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Lifting or pushing up to 50lbs

Sitting for extended periods of time

Shift

Flexible

Job Summary

The Aboobucker Lab in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to assist with field and laboratory research this fall semester.

Responsibilities include:

• Harvesting corn ears from field research plots
• Shelling corn and processing seed samples
• Organizing, labeling, and packaging seed stocks with accurate records
• Preparing laboratory reagents and solutions
• Assisting with molecular and flow cytometry experiments to determine plant genotype and ploidy levels
• Supporting ongoing maize genetics and breeding research projects

This position provides hands-on experience in plant genetics, field research, laboratory techniques, and flow cytometry. Students interested in plant biology, genetics, agriculture, biotechnology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 10/12/2026 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter