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Student Summer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences

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Lexington, KY Intern
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Student Summer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences

Requisition Number
DU11761

Department Name
81060:PLANT 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 hrs/wk). 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

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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