POOL : Student Research Assistant

Position OverviewPer the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt / salaried or non-exempt / hourly).

Job DescriptionUndergraduate research assistant performing laboratory tasks in support of a wide range of research in fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Tasks may include but are not limited to fabrication, lab specimen preparation, lab cleanup, data processing and archiving, computational simulation, and interdisciplinary experiments, with a focus on aerospace systems. Under-represented individuals are encouraged to apply.Required Qualifications1. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident (per grant requirements for core funds).

• Must be able to lift between 35-40 pounds without injury, with or without accommodation.
• Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in a STEM major (science, technology, engineering or mathematics).
• 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 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).

Additional Candidate InstructionsComplete the online application and include a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and three references. Please contact Amy Borton before applying for details on position.

Initial review of applications will begin September 3, 2024. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the semester.Contact Information to ApplicantsAmy Borton

aborton@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$10.25 -14.00 per hourAnticipated Start DateMonday September 16, 2024Apply to Job

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