Student Hourly Researcher
Position Overview
Assist with research on stabilization of gravel roads.
Job Description
95% Review previous research on the stabilization of gravel roads. This will primarily involve reviewing the literature and will include some meetings.
5% Other duties as assigned.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Currently taking CE 487 with a B average or better, or have completed CE 487 with a B or higher grade.
- Very good writing skills, as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with road design/construction.
Position Requirements
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).
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.
(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 Instructions
In addition to an online application, please provide a resume, cover letter, and an example of written work (term paper, essay, etc).
Contact Information to Applicants
Waqas Rana
wrana@ku.edu
wrana@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00 Hourly
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday November 3, 2026