FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant

FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant Job Title FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant Requisition Number Requisition Number DU15022 Department Name Work Location Work Location 204 TP Cooper Building Lexington, KY 40546 Salary Range Salary Range $13.00 - $16.00 Type of Position Type of Position Student Position Time Status Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Some college. Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Physical Requirements N/A Shift Weekdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Job Summary The 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 / Abilities Microsoft Excel and Data Management experience. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Forestry or NRES majors preferred. Deadline to Apply Deadline to Apply 09/04/2026 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? Yes No Unsure * What is your UK Student ID number? (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Resume Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kentucky