Inside Higher Ed
FWS Spring 2026, Horticulture Fruit Crop Cold Hardiness Technician - Engineering
Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Job Title
FWS Spring 2026, Horticulture Fruit Crop Cold Hardiness Technician - Engineering
Requisition Number DU14197
Department 1B531: Federal Work Study
Work Location 1100 S Limestone Lexington, KY 40546
Salary Range $13.00 - $15.00 hourly
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education N/A
Required Related Experience N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification N/A
Physical Requirements Able to work with hands on fine tasks.
Shift Hours can be flexible to fit student schedule.
Job Summary This position will be responsible for working with various sensing and automation systems that are used as high throughput methods to assess the cold hardiness of fruit crops. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining these systems as well as developing data analysis techniques for electrical data.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Able to work independently on tasks, wiring, data analysis
Preferred Education / Experience Experience with wiring and working with sensors and automation systems as well as data analysis in R, Python or MATLAB. Engineering majors preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/11/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Requisition Number DU14197
Department 1B531: Federal Work Study
Work Location 1100 S Limestone Lexington, KY 40546
Salary Range $13.00 - $15.00 hourly
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education N/A
Required Related Experience N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification N/A
Physical Requirements Able to work with hands on fine tasks.
Shift Hours can be flexible to fit student schedule.
Job Summary This position will be responsible for working with various sensing and automation systems that are used as high throughput methods to assess the cold hardiness of fruit crops. This position will be responsible for building and maintaining these systems as well as developing data analysis techniques for electrical data.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Able to work independently on tasks, wiring, data analysis
Preferred Education / Experience Experience with wiring and working with sensors and automation systems as well as data analysis in R, Python or MATLAB. Engineering majors preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/11/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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