FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title FWS Fall 2026, Forestry and Natural Resources Research Data Assistant Requisition Number DU15022 Department Name 1B531:Federal Work Study Work Location 204 TP Cooper Building Lexington, KY 40546 Salary Range $13.00 - $16.00 Type of Position Student 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.

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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? No Preferred Education/Experience

Forestry or NRES majors preferred.

Deadline to Apply 09/04/2026 Our University Community

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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)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents