Undergraduate Research Assistant - JR

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position requires assistance in ongoing research activities related to civil engineering. Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors majoring in Civil Engineering, with hands-on experience in physical testing. The role offers a wage rate of $15/hr. Work study eligibility is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Assist faculty, lab director and graduate students in ongoing research activities.
• Experience with tension testing of steel and construction setups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tension testing of steel coupons.
• Execute testing of open web steel joists.
• Assist in the construction of new research setups.

Skills

Civil Engineering Major

Research assistance

Physical testing

Education

Rising Junior or Senior

Job description

Undergraduate Research Assistant - JR

Assist faculty, lab director and graduate students in ongoing research activities. Tasks may include: tension testing of steel coupons, open web steel joist testing, construction of a new test set up for new research, etc.

Position Information Posting Number: 20255765V

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant - JR

Posting Type: Student Hours/week: 12

Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester: 2025-2026 Academic Year

Location: Structural Eng. Teaching and Research Lab

Detailed Work Schedule

Number of positions: 6

Department: 202-Civil and Environmental Engineering

Contact Name: Linda DeAngelis Contact Phone/Extension: 4960

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary: Assist faculty, lab director and graduate students in ongoing research activities.

Requirements: Civil Engineering Major, Rising Junior or Senior.

Additional Information: Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $15/hr.

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

Posting Specific Questions

• Are you currently a registered Villanova student?

  • Yes
  • No

• Are you eligible for work study?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know

• What is your availability? (days and times)
  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever worked on campus before? If "Y", what department and semester/year?
  (Open Ended Question)

• I understand that satisfactory attendance in all academic classes is required to maintain student employment at Villanova University.

  • Yes
  • No