Undergraduate Research Assistant - VCRWS Projects

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A regional educational institution is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves supporting stormwater research through field monitoring, lab testing, and data analysis. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to work independently or as part of a team, and preferably pursuing a degree in science or engineering. The position offers a wage rate of $15 per hour with up to 20 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions.
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Has critical thinking and problem-solving skills in order to work safely.

Responsabilités

• Assist with field monitoring and sampling for stormwater research.
• Complete lab tasks including acid-washing glassware and preparing samples.
• Conduct data analysis using Excel and Matlab.

Connaissances

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Formation

Science or Engineering major preferred

Outils

Excel

Matlab

Description du poste

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Undergraduate Research Assistant - VCRWS Projects

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Posting Details

Posting Number: 20224461V

Posting Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant - VCRWS Projects

Posting Type: Student

Hours/week: Up to 20 hours p/week

Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester: 2025-2026 Academic Year

Location: Drosdick Hall

Detailed Work Schedule:

Number of positions: 1

Department: 960-Center for Resilient Water Systems

Contact Name: Linda DeAngelis

Contact Phone/Extension: 9-4960

Job Description

The Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems is hiring undergraduate research assistants to work on specific tasks related to sponsored research on field monitoring and sampling, laboratory testing, data analysis, and/or computer modeling. The undergraduate research assistant would work with a graduate student, research professor, and/or professor to complete both lab and field work to support stormwater research.

Laboratory work may include acid-washing glassware, maintaining a safe and clean lab, and preparing samples and equipment. Field work may entail helping graduate students with maintaining their field sites, collecting samples, and installing/maintaining equipment. Data analysis and computer modeling may include working with Excel, Matlab, and other computer software.

Requirements

• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions.
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Has critical thinking and problem solving skills in order to work safely in the lab and develop novel methods.
• Science or Engineering major preferred, but not required.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (for example, general chemistry course or general biology course is acceptable).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Additional Information

• Physical Demands Summary: Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds.
• Wage Rate: $15 per hr.

Posting Details

Closing Date: 11:59pm ET

Open Until Filled: Yes

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