Temporary Field Research Assistant
Position Overview
KGS FAST Geophysics Program:
Assist with geophysical data collection at field sites and process the data for publication. Field hours will vary depending on the project. Temporary positions do not include benefits and are limited to 999 hours per year. Hours will be determined by the supervisor’s field work schedule.
Assist with geophysical data collection at field sites and process the data for publication. Field hours will vary depending on the project. Temporary positions do not include benefits and are limited to 999 hours per year. Hours will be determined by the supervisor’s field work schedule.
Job Description
75% - Assist with geophysical data collection at field sites, including ground-penetrating radar, magnetometry, GPS, pedestrian surveys, and electrical methods.
25% - Process geophysical data and produce figures for publication.
25% - Process geophysical data and produce figures for publication.
Position Requirements
- Must have a current driver’s license
- Must be able to perform physical tasks of the job duties, either with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to:
- Stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Walk distances of 1 mile while carrying or pushing equipment.
- Frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- Coursework in geology, archaeology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as evidenced by application material.
- Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as evidenced by application material.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Friday, November 8th. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to this date.
- Resume
- List of two (2) academic or professional references
Application review begins Friday, November 8th. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to this date.
Contact Information to Applicants
For position questions, Blair Schneider, blair.schneider@ku.edu
For HR questions, contact Annette Delaney, adelaney@ku.edu
For HR questions, contact Annette Delaney, adelaney@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
15.00/hr
Work Schedule
Varied schedule depending on field work.
Application Review Begins
Friday November 8, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday November 18, 2024