Student Research Assistant
Position Overview
The student hourly will collaborate with a faculty member/principal investigator and research team to support research dissemination and scholarly communication efforts. This position is designed for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and written communication skills who is interested in contributing to academic research. The primary focus of the role is conducting comprehensive literature reviews across a variety of research topics, synthesizing findings from scholarly sources, and developing clear, concise, and well-organized research summaries to support ongoing projects and dissemination activities.
Job Description
70% - Literature Review and Research Synthesis
- Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on assigned research topics using scholarly databases and academic sources.
- Evaluate, analyze, and synthesize research findings into clear, organized summaries and reports.
- Assist with preparing written materials to support research dissemination and project objectives.
- Gather and compile research data from approved sources and research activities.
- Maintain accurate records of collected information in accordance with project requirements.
- Enter, organize, and maintain research data in databases, spreadsheets, or other designated systems.
- Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Provide additional assistance to the faculty member/principal investigator and research team as needed.
- Perform other related duties assigned in support of research and dissemination activities.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with conducting literature reviews on a variety of topics within human services, as indicated in application materials.
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 the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Contact Information to Applicants
Becci Akin
becciakin@ku.edu
becciakin@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00-$18.00
Anticipated Start Date
Monday November 2, 2026