Job Description

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant


Requisition Number
DU15073


Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
MG-CAFE Student Salary Scale


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education


High School Diploma

Required Related Experience


N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification


N/A

Physical Requirements


Lifting or pushing up to 50lbs
Sitting for extended periods of time

Shift


Flexible


Job Summary


The Aboobucker Lab in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to assist with field and laboratory research this fall semester.

Responsibilities include:

• Harvesting corn ears from field research plots
• Shelling corn and processing seed samples
• Organizing, labeling, and packaging seed stocks with accurate records
• Preparing laboratory reagents and solutions
• Assisting with molecular and flow cytometry experiments to determine plant genotype and ploidy levels
• Supporting ongoing maize genetics and breeding research projects

This position provides hands-on experience in plant genetics, field research, laboratory techniques, and flow cytometry. Students interested in plant biology, genetics, agriculture, biotechnology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/12/2026


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.

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work

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