FWS Spring 2024, Orchard Research Assistant

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title FWS Spring 2024, Orchard Research Assistant
Requisition Number DU11707
Department Name 1B531:Federal Work Study
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $12.00 - $15.00
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
N/A
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Ability to work outside in various weather conditions, perform repetitive tasks, bending and lifting. 
Shift
Weekdays between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Weekends and on call. 
Job Summary
Perform tasks related to the upkeep of research orchard planting IE pruning, thinning, harvesting. Data collection, tabulation and analysis. Lab activities relating to tissue analysis and microscopy may be required.
For more information, please contact: Brent Arnoldussen, Phone: (859) 257- 4742, Email: [email protected]. Location: 4321 Emmert Farm Ln, Lexington, KY 40514
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Some experience in either plant production, agriculture, or other biological or environmental research will be helpful 
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply 02/14/2024
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