Student Summer Position FT - Plant and Soil Sciences PrincetonUniversity of Kentucky

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Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs

Days- to be discussed with supervisor

This is a summer position. Duties would include tobacco plot establishment (transplanting), plot maintenance (weeding, topping, sucker control), crop scouting, bloom evaluation, insect and disease evaluation, data collection and data entry, assistance in preparation of tobacco plot tours and farm visits, establishment of on-farm research trials. Housing Included.

This position requires outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions. Students are required to provide their own transportation to the research farm in Princeton, with limited exceptions.

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.