Student Hourly Research Lab Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 19,548 - 27,841

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Center for Public Partnerships & Research is searching for a Student Research Lab Assistant to work on innovative projects in reinforced concrete at KU Laboratory facilities. The role involves preparing formwork, assisting in testing, and concrete pouring. Applicants should maintain good academic standing and be enrolled in the School of Engineering, as this is an hourly/non-exempt position. The role requires a commitment of at least 6 credit hours, ensuring students are actively engaged in their studies while working. The anticipated hourly pay is $17.20, with the position starting on April 8, 2026.

Qualifications

Must be in good academic standing.
Currently enrolled as a student in good standing in the School of Engineering.

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered.

Contact Information to Applicants