Undergraduate Research Assistant

Job Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant


Requisition Number
DU13226


Department Name
81080:ENTOMOLOGY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12.00-$15.00


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

High School Diploma or GED



Required Related Experience

must be currently enrolled



Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid Drivers license



Physical Requirements

Exposure to weather. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Drive to various locations in Central KY to conduct fieldwork for monitoring insect populations.



Shift

20-40 hours per week



Job Summary

Maintain insect colonies in laboratory; maintain plants and insects in greenhouse; conduct field work at various farms in central KY; contribute to general lab duties such as cleanup and organization; set up experiments and collect data under supervision from lab personnel; analyze data and present reports.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

n/a



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/30/2025


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