Student Hourly Researcher – Water and Environmental Sustainability Lab at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Lawrence
Job Description
80% - Laboratory analyses
10% - Data analysis and writing to disseminate results
10% - Laboratory maintenance and group meetings
10% - Data analysis and writing to disseminate results
10% - Laboratory maintenance and group meetings
Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
Flexible; 10 to 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Belinda Sturm
[email protected]
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Required Qualifications
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Advertised Salary Range
$17.20 per hour
Preferred Qualifications
- Laboratory experience with biological or chemical measurements.
Position Overview
Students will analyze samples for biological and chemical constituents to understand the effectiveness of environmental treatment processes. Students will be partnered with a current graduate student or staff researcher and will contribute to a larger study in the field of environmental science and engineering.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Position Requirements
N/A
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
