Field Research Assistant: Wetlands & Water Sampling
Center for Public Partnerships & Research
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Job summary
The Center for Public Partnerships & Research, through the EcoFluids Research Group, led by Dr. Amy Hansen, seeks an undergraduate research assistant to collect water samples and measure velocities in nearby wetlands and streams.
The role is on-site in Topeka, Kansas, with on-the-job training and collaboration with graduate students. Start date is October 26, 2026, and compensation is hourly at $15.00 for the semester.
Qualifications
- Outdoor environment experience required (fieldwork, coursework, or hobbies).
- Related coursework in engineering, ecology, geology, or biology.
Responsibilities
- Assist with field sampling at wetlands and streams (90%).
- Assist with sample preparation for analysis (10%).
Skills
Education
Job description
The Center for Public Partnerships & Research, through the EcoFluids Research Group, led by Dr. Amy Hansen, seeks an undergraduate research assistant to collect water samples and measure velocities in nearby wetlands and streams.
The role is on-site in Topeka, Kansas, with on-the-job training and collaboration with graduate students. Start date is October 26, 2026, and compensation is hourly at $15.00 for the semester.
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