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University of Kentucky

Scientific Writer Intern - Plant and Soil Sciences

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598


Job Summary

A faculty member in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences is seeking to hire an hourly student intern to provide support for assistance in scientific writing for publications and grants. It is expected that this position will be approximately 10/hours week, with most days and time flexible depending on student's schedule. To apply, please complete this application and submit a resume/CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the preferred skills/knowledge/abilities outlined below. Please contact toshi.m@uky.edu with any questions.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to learn various scientific research fields related to agriculture and natural resource management work independently; excellent communication skills, organize literature, and most importantly output-driven. Experience with meta-data analysis is plus.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in running Machine/deep learning algorithms in R or Python. Experience in ArcGIS/QGIS.

Deadline to Apply 12/27/2024 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.