Student Summer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences

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.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Deadline to Apply: 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.
• The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.