FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleFWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data AssistantRequisition NumberDU15022Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location204 TP Cooper Building Lexington, KY 40546Salary Range$13.00 - $16.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationSome college.

Required Related ExperienceN/A

Required License/Registration/CertificationN/A

Physical RequirementsN/A

ShiftWeekdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Job SummaryThe Undergraduate Research Data Assistant will support ongoing forestry and natural resources research projects by entering, organizing, and managing data collected from field research. Responsibilities will include data entry, spreadsheet organization, basic data cleaning and quality control, and reviewing datasets for accuracy and completeness. Experience with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet/data management is preferred but not required, and training will be provided. The position is approximately 5–20 hours per week with flexible scheduling and the potential to continue into 2027.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Excel and Data Management experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceForestry or NRES majors preferred.

Deadline to Apply09/04/2026Our 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? - Yes

• No

• Unsure

1. • What is your UK Student ID number? (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents1. Resume

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI286675604

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

DU15022