Undergraduate Research Assistant - PennDOT (student)

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A notable university is seeking student interns for the Undergraduate Research Assistant role in stormwater management research. The position involves off-campus work supporting the I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange Reconstruction Project, focusing on field testing and laboratory analysis. Ideal candidates are science or engineering majors with critical thinking skills. The role includes various lab and field responsibilities and is open until filled, offering a wage of $15/hr.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and work safely in lab and field environments.
• Previous lab experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory work including soil classification testing and data management.
• Help with fieldwork such as maintaining field sites and collecting samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Science or engineering major

Job description

Undergraduate Research Assistant - PennDOT (student)

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant - PennDOT (student)

Posting Number: 20260139V

Hours per week: up to 30 hrs. per week (summer)

Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students

Semester: 2026 Summer

Location: Off-Campus

Number of positions: 5+

Department: 960-Center for Resilient Water Systems

Position Summary

The Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems is hiring student interns to assist with off-campus stormwater monitoring, field testing, and laboratory testing and analysis. The position supports ongoing stormwater management research as part of PennDOT’s I-95 Girard Avenue Interchange Reconstruction Project.

The student intern will complete lab and/or field work to support stormwater sampling, flow measurements, and soil measurements.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory work: soil classification testing, data management and analysis, maintaining a safe and clean lab, preparing samples and equipment.
• Field work: assist graduate students with maintaining field sites, collecting samples, installing/maintaining equipment, and infiltration testing.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and able to follow directions.
• Science or engineering major preferred.
• Previous lab experience a plus.
• Critical thinking skills to work safely in the lab and field.

Additional Information

• Physical demands: willing to complete repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, work in extreme temperatures, humidity, and/or rain.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Wage Rate: $15/hr.
• Posting is open until filled.