Job Description

Position OverviewPer the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels . However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).

Some grants due to restrictions for core funds require Students to be a US Citizen or permanent resident. All applicants are still encouraged to apply.
Job Description100% - Undergraduate Research Assistant performs laboratory tasks in support of a wide range of research in fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Tasks may include but are not limited to fabrication:

• lab specimen preparation.
• lab cleanup.
• data processing and archiving.
• computational simulation.
• interdisciplinary experiments, with a focus on aerospace systems.

Required Qualifications

1. Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in a STEM major (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).
2. Must be able to lift between 35-40 pounds with or without accommodation.

Position RequirementsDuring 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).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.Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete the online application and include a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and three references. Please contact Amy Borton before applying for details on position.

Initial review of applications will begin September 3, 2024. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the semester.Contact Information to ApplicantsRichard Hale
rhale@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range$10.25 -14.00 per hourAnticipated Start DateFriday October 17, 2025 Apply to Job
The University of Kansas

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Summer work,

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