What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Summer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences position at University of Kentucky and Careers?
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
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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.