University of Kentucky
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Graduate Student (AFS)
Requisition Number DU07309
Department Name 81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $10,000 - $20,000/year
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
BS Degree
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
Driver's license
Physical Requirements
Will vary depending on research. May require lifting, carrying, standing/sitting for long periods, working in lab, working with animals, working in hot/cold temps, etc.
Shift
Varies; typically days with evenings/weekends for research
Job Summary
PRE-HIRE position.
Carry out assigned research assistant duties in professor's laboratory. It is expected that students will contribute, on average, 20 hours to research or other activities specified by the advisor each week. These hours do not include time that the student devotes to course work. Assigned duties may include, but not limited to: assisting with research projects, conducting your own research project, helping with teaching activities and helping with extension activities. Research Assistants in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences must meet the requirements in "Guidelines for Graduate Students, Department of Animal & Food Sciences." This appointment will terminate of funding to the program, or in the event of unsatisfactory academic record or progress toward the degree.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Science and/or math background
Deadline to Apply 12/31/2025
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.
Posting Details
Job Title Graduate Student (AFS)
Requisition Number DU07309
Department Name 81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $10,000 - $20,000/year
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
BS Degree
Required Related Experience
None
Required License/Registration/Certification
Driver's license
Physical Requirements
Will vary depending on research. May require lifting, carrying, standing/sitting for long periods, working in lab, working with animals, working in hot/cold temps, etc.
Shift
Varies; typically days with evenings/weekends for research
Job Summary
PRE-HIRE position.
Carry out assigned research assistant duties in professor's laboratory. It is expected that students will contribute, on average, 20 hours to research or other activities specified by the advisor each week. These hours do not include time that the student devotes to course work. Assigned duties may include, but not limited to: assisting with research projects, conducting your own research project, helping with teaching activities and helping with extension activities. Research Assistants in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences must meet the requirements in "Guidelines for Graduate Students, Department of Animal & Food Sciences." This appointment will terminate of funding to the program, or in the event of unsatisfactory academic record or progress toward the degree.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Science and/or math background
Deadline to Apply 12/31/2025
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.