Skip to main content
Posted July 30, 2026

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 286157387


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Graduate Research Assistant
Requisition Number DU14894
Department Name 81080:ENTOMOLOGY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $29,340
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Bachelors Degree or M.S.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
sitting for periods of time, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, working in a lab
Shift
20 hours per week
Job Summary
Student, under supervision of Gonthier, will be responsible for testing pest management strategies for organic vegetable production. This will involve designing and conducting field experiments at UK Horticulture Research Farm, statistically analyzing data, and writing manuscripts. .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 08/15/2026
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 (*).


    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Resume
    Optional Documents
    1. Curriculum Vita
    2. Cover Letter




    Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    PI286157387

    Sign up for Job Alerts