Undergraduate Research Position

Villanova University; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Position in the Center for Resilient Water Systems. The intern will assist with floodplain investigations, perform field surveys and lab tests to support experiments conducted by Dr. Smith’s group.

This on-campus role is ideal for science or engineering majors with attention to detail and basic computational experience. Up to 20 hours per week, work-study preferred but open to all students.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Science or engineering major preferred.
• Previous computational experience is a plus.
• Must have a computer and be willing to complete repetitive tasks in lab/field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with floodplain investigation.
• Perform field surveys and lab tests to support experiments.
• Contribute to Dr. Smith’s research group activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Critical thinking

Computational experience

Education

Science or engineering major preferred

Tools

Computer

Job description

Villanova University

Undergraduate Research Position

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 20260408V
• Position Title: Undergraduate Research Position
• Posting Type: Student
• Hours/week: up to 20 hrs/wk
• Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
• Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Location: Drosdick Hall
• Number of positions: 1-5
• Department: 960-Center for Resilient Water Systems
• Contact Name: Linda DeAngelis
• Contact Phone/Extension: 6105194960
• Opening Until Filled: Yes
• Wage Rate: $15/hr.

The Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems (also known as the Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership) is hiring student interns to assist with a floodplain investigation. The position supports ongoing flood field and lab research as part of Dr. Smith’s research group. The student intern would complete field surveys and lab tests to support experiments to deepen the understanding of floodplain function.

Attention to detail, able to follow directions: science or engineering major preferred. Previous computational experience a plus. Critical thinking skills in order to work safely in the lab and field. Must have a computer and be willing to complete repetitive computational tasks.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you eligible for work study?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I don't know
3. * What is your availability? (days and times)

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

   (Open Ended Question)

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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