Student Geological Research Assistant

Position OverviewThe Student Geological Research Assistant (position located on the Lawrence campus) works at the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) with KGS Scientists and KU Faculty to collect and process samples for geochemical analyses. As needed, the successful candidate will also work with the KGS Core Librarian to inventory, clean, organize, photograph, cut, and analyze samples for current and ongoing research efforts.Job Description70% - Assist with rock preparation and sampling, including weighing, sawing, drilling, slabbing, polishing, chemical preparation, and photographing of samples.

30% - Retrieve, process, inventory, and archive geological materials, which may include retrieval and re-stocking of already-archived materials. This involves moving geological samples, sorting, cleaning, possibly re-boxing, inventorying, and shelving. Transport samples by vehicle between core storage facilities. Retrieve requested items.Required Qualifications

Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software as evidenced by application material.

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must : (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA / GTA / GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must : (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA / GTA / GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework in geology or related field as evidenced by application material.

• Prior use of a tile saw and / or wet saws for cutting rock samples as evidenced by application material.
• Good eye-hand coordination to weigh small samples as evidenced by application material and references.
• Demonstrated work or academic experience to work independently as evidenced by application material and references.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills as evidenced by application material and references.

Position Requirements

Possess a current valid driver’s license.

Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly / non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly / non-exempt position and a salaried / exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA / GTA / GA / RUA / RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete the student profile and upload the following :

Application deadline is 11 / 02 / 2025 by 11 : 59PM Central Standard Time.Contact Information to ApplicantsAnnette Delaney

adelaney@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range$15.00 per hourAnticipated Start DateMonday November 10, 2025 Apply to Job