Undergraduate Student Research Assistant

Position OverviewThe Undergraduate Research Assistant will support the development of an online calculator for thermodynamic data. The role involves refining existing code, creating a user-friendly interface, and delivering a functional application that integrates two calculators into one webpage.

Job Description70% Implement, improve, and test the provided database.

30% Write clear documentation of code, workflow, and usage instructions.Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate students in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.
• Have taken CPE 221 Thermodynamics.
• Experience with programming in Python and web development.

Position RequirementsDuring 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).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 InstructionsA complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered.Contact Information to ApplicantsXiaoli Li

li.xiaoli@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$15.00Anticipated Start DateFriday October 17, 2025Apply to Job