Student Hourly Research Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); In loco; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• Outdoor environment experience required (fieldwork, coursework, or hobbies).
• Related coursework in engineering, ecology, geology, or biology.

Mansioni

• Assist with field sampling at wetlands and streams (90%).
• Assist with sample preparation for analysis (10%).

Conoscenze

Outdoor experience

Field sampling

Enthusiasm for environment

Formazione

Related coursework (engineering, ecology, geology, biology)

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Overview

The EcoFluids Research Group, led by Dr. Amy Hansen, is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to help with the collection of 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 research group. This position starts October 26, 2026.

Job Description

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

Required Qualifications

• Experience and comfort in an outdoor environment (evidenced by prior work, coursework, hobbies, interests).
• Related coursework (engineering, ecology, geology, biology, etc.) as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for field work, clean water, and the environment.

Position Requirements

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).

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• 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.

Contact Information to Applicants

Amy Hansen
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Monday October 26, 2026