Field Research Assistant: Wetlands & Water Quality (UG)

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The EcoFluids Research Group at the University of Kansas is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to help collect water samples and velocity measurements from nearby wetlands and streams. The student will be trained on the job and work closely with graduate students in the group; position starts October 26, 2026.

This is an hourly, non-exempt student role with 90% field sampling and 10% sample preparation, supervised by the Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering team and working with graduate

Qualifications

• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during term.
• Summer terms require 6+ hours in past/summer/fall eligibility or admission for upcoming term.

Responsibilities

• 90% Assisting with sampling at field sites.
• 10% Assist with sample preparation for analysis.

Skills

Outdoor experience

Related coursework

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student enrollment

Job description

The EcoFluids Research Group at the University of Kansas is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to help collect water samples and velocity measurements from nearby wetlands and streams. The student will be trained on the job and work closely with graduate students in the group; position starts October 26, 2026.

This is an hourly, non-exempt student role with 90% field sampling and 10% sample preparation, supervised by the Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering team and working with graduate