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Job TitleStudent Position FT - Plant and Soil SciencesRequisition NumberDU14300Department Name81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCESWork LocationLexington, KYSalary RangeVaries Type of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
None
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs
Shift
Days- to be discussed with supervisor
Job Summary
SUMMER WORK - SMALL GRAINS BREEDING AND GENETICSWork opportunities for undergraduates who are interested in plant breeding & genetics are available in the Brzozowski Lab! We work on plant breeding and genetics for sustainable production of small grains in Kentucky. We work with wheat, oats, rye and intermediate wheatgrass.
Full time hourly work - Summer 2026 (approx. May 13 - Aug 12). Come learn all about plant breeding in Kentucky, and get paid to do it! Responsibilities will include: field data collection, harvesting plants, preparing and analyzing seeds for future studies, and occasional greenhouse work or sample preparation for laboratory analysis.
Requirements: No experience required! This position requires outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the research farm in Lexington, with limited exceptions. All safety and research trainings will be provided on the job, and wage will align with MG-CAFE standards.
Interested? Contact Dr. Lauren Brzozowski (
lauren.brzozowski@uky.edu)
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
No experience required! This position requires outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the research farm in Lexington, with limited exceptions. All safety and research trainings will be provided on the job, and wage will align with MG-CAFE standards.
Deadline to Apply05/10/2026Our University Community
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