Student Hourly Researcher

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a student employee to assist with research on stabilizing gravel roads in Lawrence. The role centers on reviewing existing literature and collaborating in meetings to support ongoing projects.

Responsibilities primarily involve literature review with some meetings; other duties may be assigned. The position is hourly and aligned with academic schedules for CE 487 students, requiring enrollment in specified credit hours.

Qualifications

• Currently taking CE 487 with a B average or better, or have completed CE 487 with a B or higher grade.
• Very good writing skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

• Review literature on gravel road stabilization.
• Attend meetings related to the research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing skills

Education

CE 487 course (B average)

Job description

Position Overview

Assist with research on stabilization of gravel roads.

Job Description

95% Review previous research on the stabilization of gravel roads. This will primarily involve reviewing the literature and will include some meetings.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Currently taking CE 487 with a B average or better, or have completed CE 487 with a B or higher grade.
2. Very good writing skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with road design/construction.

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

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

(2) 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

Waqas Rana
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday November 3, 2026