Undergraduate Researcher – Bioinformatics & Microbiology

Undergraduate Researcher – Bioinformatics & Microbiology

Job Title
- Undergraduate Researcher – Bioinformatics & Microbiology

Work Location
- Lexington, KY

Salary Range - $15-$18/hour

Type of Position
- Student

Position Time Status
- Full-Time

Required License/Registration/Certification
- Several online trainings developed by UK Environmental Health and Safety will need to be completed prior to starting work in the lab. The PI will work with the selected applicant to ensure their training plan is completed.

Physical Requirements
- Repetitive tasks. Looking a computer screen for extended periods.

Shift - 6-10 hours per week Monday–Friday, between 8 am – 5 pm

Job Summary
- The Horticulture Department is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join our research team on bioinformatics-based projects. The position focuses on datasets and scientific questions related to microbiology and microbiomes. A strong background in computer science or bioinformatics is not required—what matters most is a passion for learning, reliability, good communication skills, and self-motivation. This is a part-time position with flexible hours.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Basic computational and organizational skills; willingness to learn new software tools as needed.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience
- Previous experience working in a research lab is preferred but not essential.

Final date to receive applications - 09/09/2026

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.

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