Top 76 Undergraduate research assistant Jobs in Kentucky

Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- University
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Asst/Associate Professor Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
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Assistant Professor Sports Management
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LOAN ASSISTANT/SPECIALIST (AGRICUTURAL)
US Farm Service Agency —Hopkinsville, KY
- $40,736 - $80,243 a year
- Online Application
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- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Flexible spending account
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Assistant Professor, Cell Biology
Murray State University —Murray, KY
- $53,143 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
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Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting
Western Kentucky University —Bowling Green, KY
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
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Project/Program Specialist-1
University of Arkansas —Corbin, KY
- Background check
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Project Coordinator, Suicide Prevention and Risk Behaviors Lab
Western Kentucky University —Bowling Green, KY
- From $35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- High school
- Mid-level
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Assistant, Associate or Professor of Physiology
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- University

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Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil Sciences

University of Kentucky -
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Field studies
Outdoor work experience
Soil sampling
Environmental Science
Agricultural and food science research within academia
Plant biology research projects
Soil science
Soil Science
Environmental research
Sustainability research
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Research participation
Entry level

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil Sciences

Requisition Number

DU14492

Department Name

81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Varies

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

N/A

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

As required by supervisor.

Physical Requirements

As required by supervisor.

Shift

: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (up to 20 hrs/wk).
During the semester, as availability allows

Job Summary

Opportunity: Are you a student in Kentucky interested in agriculture, sustainability, and hands-on field research? Join the Grain Crops Ecophysiology Lab at the University of Kentucky
(https://salmeronlab.weebly.com/) in Lexington. This is a great opportunity to gain practical
experience working with cropping systems relevant to Kentucky and the broader region,
including soybean-based systems and diversified grain production.

General description and key responsibilities: We are seeking an undergraduate assistant
researcher to support ongoing field and laboratory research. Responsibilities include assisting
with experiments conducted at the University of Kentucky research farms, collecting agronomic
and environmental data, preparing plant and soil samples, and helping organize datasets.
Research activities focus on key challenges in modern agriculture, including improving crop
productivity, resource-use efficiency, and sustainability. Projects emphasize crop physiology,
soil–plant interactions, and innovative practices such as intercropping and diversified crop
rotations. Students will gain valuable experience working outdoors, collaborating with a research
team, and contributing to projects with direct relevance to agriculture in Kentucky and beyond.

Expected qualifications: Students with an interest in agronomy, crop physiology, environmental
science, or sustainable agriculture are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with Kentucky
agriculture or interest in regional cropping systems is a plus. Applicants should be comfortable
working outdoors in varying Kentucky weather conditions (heat, humidity, dust, and allergens).

Location: Based on the University of Kentucky main campus in Lexington, with fieldwork
conducted at University of Kentucky experimental research farms.
Appointment and start date: These positions are open as soon as available until filled. Fulltime and part-time positions are available. Appointments may extend through the summer or
continue through December 2026, depending on availability and performance.

Please contact Montse Salmeron ([email protected]). if you have any questions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This is a temporary position with Plant and Soil Sciences. The position will be under the supervision of a department faculty or staff member to perform lab or field research as directed by supervisor or Graduate Research Assistant.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Preferred Education/Experience

Students with an interest in agronomy, crop physiology, environmental
science, or sustainable agriculture are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with Kentucky
agriculture or interest in regional cropping systems is a plus. Applicants should be comfortable
working outdoors in varying Kentucky weather conditions (heat, humidity, dust, and allergens).

Deadline to Apply

05/30/2027

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.

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Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil Sciences

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