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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title	Undergraduate Researcher
Requisition Number	DU13168
Department Name	81080:ENTOMOLOGY
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	N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification	n/a
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	n/a
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/31/2026
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please list relevant coursework (agriculture, entomology, ecology, biology, forestry, etc.)
(Open Ended Question)
* Please select any relevant work or volunteer experience
- On-farm work
- Community gardens
- Gleaning produce
- Trail maintenance
- Nursery/greenhouse work
- Invasive species management
- Entomology research and insect ID
- Other lab research
- Other
* This position involves working outdoors in KY summers (high heat, humidity, sun, rain, etc.) and work will take place outdoors unless conditions are unsafe. What's 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.). What's 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. What's 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 course work 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

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