Deadline
Oct 17, 2026
Closing in 12 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 05, 2026
Offered salary$ 15.00
About the role
University of the Virgin Islands Applicant Portal | Animal Science - Student Researcher
Animal Science - Student Researcher
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Location | St. Croix |
|---|---|
| Semester(s) | Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 |
| Number of Student(s) Requesting | 2 |
| Job Title | Animal Science - Student Researcher |
| OTS#(Organizational Time Sheet) | X530 |
| Pay Rate Per Hour | $ 15.00 |
| Expected Start Date | 10/26/2026 |
| End Date | 05/14/2027 |
| Advertised Job Duties | Job Description:Under the guidance of the Program Leader and supervision of the Animal Science Staff, the student will be trained to: 1- Assist in small ruminant applied research, collecting data, working on the daily methodology, and collecting and processing samples.2- Assist with daily care and management of sheep research animals and facilities to support scientific research in agriculture.3- Performance laboratory duties such as the preparation of samples and techniques.4- Assistance in general animal management (breeding, lambing, weaning, feeding), animal health, maintaining flock/herd records, animal feeding, research facility maintenance, lab work, and other related duties. 5. Applicant must enjoy working closely with animals. 6. This position will require the successful applicant to work in various outdoor conditions which includes: varying weather conditions (working in the sun, hot and wet conditions etc.), working outdoors with various insects and contact with various species of plants. 7. Ability to work with various farm tools. 8. Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds comfortably.*THE STUDENT WILL BE TRAINED ON THE ABOVE TASKS. Qualifications:The student must be enrolled in a degree program related to agriculture or the life sciences. The student should be interested in pursuing a career in animal science, veterinary sciences, biological sciences, or related fields. The student must be interested in animal science research and open to learning new livestock and research techniques. |
| Open Date | 10/03/2026 |
| Close Date | 10/17/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at (340)693-1410. For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: www.vimovingcenter.com |
| Internal or Externally Advertised? | Internal |
| Testing Required | No |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://careers.uvi.edu/postings/7806 |
| Pass Message | Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. |
| Fail Message | Thank you for your interest in this position. Based on your responses to the questions on the employment application, you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please do not let this discourage you from applying for other positions that interest you. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
Did you complete a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for this academic year?
- Yes
- No
- *
Were you awarded Financial Aid Work Study for this academic year?
- Yes
- No
- *
If yes, when was your (FAFSA) application filed?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
How to apply
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