Student Research Lab Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a student for a laboratory role involving hands-on work with carbon fiber and various research duties. This hourly position requires students to be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrated in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with laboratory duties (80%)
• Cleanup duties (10%)
• Other duties as necessary (10%)

Skills

Experience with carbon fiber

Job description

Position Overview: Laboratory work including, but not limited to, the construction and testing of specimens, construction and placement of testing fixtures, laboratory cleanup, and assistance with other research duties as needed.

Job Description:

• 80% - Assisting with laboratory duties
• 10% - Cleanup
• 10% - Other duties as necessary

Required Qualifications:

1. Experience with carbon fiber, including cutting, epoxying, and general handling as demonstrated in the application materials.

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 position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly position and a salaried graduate position (GRA/GTA/GA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions: A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the semester.

To ensure consideration, apply before the review date: 5/16/2025. The application deadline is 8/15/2025.

Contact Information to Applicants: Mona Shaheen: [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range: $17.75 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, May 26, 2025

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