Undergraduate Research Assistant - CHES

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Villanova University, through the Center for Human Environmental Systems, invites applications for undergraduate research assistants to support ongoing projects in environmental, transportation, and materials engineering. These positions offer hands-on lab exposure under faculty and graduate researchers.

Applicants must be pursuing a science or engineering major; demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions; capable of working independently and managing time.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a major in science or engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Capable of working independently and managing time effectively.
• Prior laboratory experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing sponsored research projects in environmental, transportation, and materials engineering.
• Contribute to specific research tasks under the guidance of faculty and graduate researchers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Education

Science or Engineering major

Job description

Undergraduate Research Assistant - CHES

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number: 20260370V

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant - CHES

Posting Type: Student

Hours/week: 20 hours per week

Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year

Location: Drosdick Hall

Detailed Work Schedule: Able to work schedule given to student(s) by faculty and/or graduate researchers.

Number of positions: 5

Department: 986-Center for Human-Environmental Systems

Contact Name: Dr. Wenqing Xu

Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-8549

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The Center for Human Environmental Systems is seeking motivated undergraduate research assistants to support ongoing sponsored research projects in the areas of environmental engineering, transportation engineering, and materials engineering. Selected candidates will contribute to specific research tasks under the guidance of faculty and graduate researchers.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a major in science or engineering.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Capable of working independently and managing time effectively.

Prior laboratory experience is preferred (e.g., general chemistry labs or research projects).

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Benefits

Physical Demands Summary:

Wage Rate: $15/hr.

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled