What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Researcher position at Inside Higher Ed?
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
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.
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
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.
Salary : $15 - $17