Undergraduate Research Assistant

Morehead State University; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehead State University in Morehead, KY invites applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant. The student will support data collection and analysis to ensure rigorous processing of experimental results and contribute directly to research outputs.

This position offers an opportunity to co-author publications and gain hands-on experience in a research setting starting 06/01/2026.

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties: Data collection and analysis to ensure rigorous processing of experimental results and contribute directly to research outputs, including co-authorship on resulting publications.

Job description

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Position Type

Position Type IWS Externally Funded Grant/Contract

Job Title

Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant

Posting Number

Posting Number STPO280

Grade/Level

Grade/Level Level 5 - Distinctive Student Assistant

Hourly Rate for Job Posting

Hourly Rate for Job Posting 12.50

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 06/01/2026

Posting Category

Posting Category Student - Institutional

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student in this position will support data collection and analysis, which will ensure rigorous processing of experimental results and contribute directly to the research outputs, including co-authorship on resulting publications.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

None

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

301 Howell-McDowell Administration Building, Morehead, KY 40351