Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title: Undergraduate Researcher Requisition Number: DU13168 Department Name: 81080ENTOMOLOGY Work Location: Lexington, KY Salary Range: $15.00-17.00 Type of Position: Temporary Position Time Status: Part-Time Required Education: HS Diploma Required Related Experience: NA Required License/Registration: NA Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Working outside in the field during the summer months. Shift: Flexible shifts with full-time hours available (May-August 2026)
Job Summary
The employee will be responsible for the development and execution of agricultural field research, including managing vegetable 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 NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply: 05/31/2026
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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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
This position involves working outdoors in KY summers, high heat, humidity, sun, rain, etc., and work will take place outdoors unless conditions are unsafe. Whats your past experience and comfort level working in these conditions?
Lots of past experience, very comfortable Some past experience, comfortable Not a lot of past experience, but willing to try Unsure
This position involves manual labor, lifting 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, walking over rough terrain, etc. Whats your past experience and comfort level with manual labor?
Lots of past experience, very comfortable Some past experience, comfortable Not a lot of past experience, but willing to try Unsure
This position involves working with a team of 2-5 other people. Whats your past experience and comfort level with working in a team?
Lots of past experience, very comfortable Some past experience, comfortable Not a lot of past experience, but willing to try Unsure
Are you taking any coursework over the summer?
Online coursework On-campus coursework Not taking summer courses
The work hours for this position will be May-August 2025, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. What is your availability during these times?
Open-Ended Question
Work will take place at the UK Horticulture Research Farm, 4321 Emmert Farm Lane, Lexington, KY. Will you have reliable transportation to and from this site for work?
Yes No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Cover Letter