Undergraduate Research Assistant – Sher Lab (Work-Study)

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver in Denver, CO, invites applications for a work-study role in the Biological Sciences Department. The position focuses on locating information from scholarly articles and collaborating with lab members in a supportive, office-based environment.

Eligible undergraduate students for the 2026-2027 academic year may apply; the job is funded through the Financial Aid Office, with a pay range of $19.29–$22.00 per hour and annual raises based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate student at DU for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• This position requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office (work-study).

Responsibilities

• Locate relevant information from scholarly articles.
• Collaborate with lab members.

Skills

Specialized software or datasets

Education

Undergraduate student DU 2026-2027

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Google Scholar

Web of Science

Job description

University of Denver - DU - Biological Sciences Department

and the job listing Expires on September 30, 2026

• Locate relevant information from scholarly articles
• Collaboration with lab members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with specialized software or datasets

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Denver for the 2026-2027academic year.
• This position is a work-study job, which requires eligibility through the Financial Aid Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets experience
• Google Scholar or Web of Science experience
• Past research experience in Ecology or Biology is a plus
• Standard office environment
• Working in Sher lab
• Noise level is quiet to moderate

Physical Activities

• Cleaning and moving supplies

Compensation and Benefits

• This position requires a federal work-study awardthrough the Financial Aid Office.
• Students will be paid $19.29-$22.00/hrwith the opportunity for yearly increases, dependent on performance.
• In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement & Notice of Background Check

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non-Discrimination Statement .

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.