Student Hourly Research Lab Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 19,548 - 27,841; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Research Lab Assistant to support reinforced concrete research in KU Laboratory facilities. You will contribute to formwork preparation, testing setup, and concrete pours as part of a hands-on engineering project.

Applicants must maintain good academic standing and be enrolled in the School of Engineering. This hourly non-exempt role requires campus presence, with eligibility restrictions on remote work.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing, as indicated in application materials.
• Currently enrolled as a student in good standing in the School of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formwork and cages for casting reinforced concrete beams and columns.
• Assist with test setup and testing of the specimens.
• Assist with concrete pour.

Skills

Good academic standing

Job description

Position Overview

Student Research Lab Assistant will work on groundbreaking research on reinforced concrete in the KU Laboratory facilities.

Job Description

• 40% Preparing formwork and cages for casting reinforced concrete beams and columns.
• 40% Help with test setup and testing of the specimens.
• 20% Help with concrete pour.

Required Qualifications

1. Must be in good academic standing, as indicated in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Currently enrolled as a student in good standing in the School of Engineering.

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

Amrit Bhetuwal: [e-mail]

Sanjeeb Thapa: [e-mail]

Salary and Start Date

Advertised Salary Range: $17.20 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026