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Student Position - Plant and Soil Sciences

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Student Position - Plant and Soil Sciences
Requisition Number DU11762
Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $10.75-$12.00
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.
During the semester: up to 20 hrs/week

Job Summary
The student will assist with research testing the effects of soil and crop management practices on root growth, cover crop growth, and soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics. Work will be conducted in the laboratory and in the field.  To learn more about the Poffenbarger Lab, please click on https://www.poffenbargerlab.com/  to find out more. 
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 08/01/2024
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