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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleFWS Spring 2026, Horticulture Fruit Crop Cold Hardiness Technician - EngineeringRequisition NumberDU14197Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location1100 S Limestone Lexington, KY 40546Salary Range$13.00 - $15.00 hourlyType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationN/ARequired Related ExperienceN/ARequired License/Registration/Certificationn/aPhysical RequirementsAble to work with hands on fine tasks.ShiftHours can be flexible to fit students schedule.Job SummaryThis 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 / AbilitiesAble to work independently on tasks, wiring, data analysisDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExperience with wiring and working with sensors and automation systems as well as data analysis in R, Python or matlab. Engineering majors preferred.

Deadline to Apply01/11/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 Specific Questions

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1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?
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2. * What is your UK Student ID number?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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