Student Research Lab Assistant
Position Overview
Laboratory work including, but not limited to, the construction and testing of specimens, construction and placement of testing fixtures, laboratory cleanup, and assistance with other research duties as needed.
Job Description
80% - Assisting with laboratory duties
10% - Cleanup
10% - Other duties as necessary
10% - Cleanup
10% - Other duties as necessary
Required Qualifications
- Experience with carbon fiber, including cutting, epoxying, and general handling as demonstrated in the 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 position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly position and a salaried graduate position (GRA/GTA/GA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly position and a salaried graduate position (GRA/GTA/GA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis throughout the duration of the semester.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 5/16/2025. Application deadline is 8/15/2025.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 5/16/2025. Application deadline is 8/15/2025.
Contact Information to Applicants
Mona Shaheen:
mshaheen@ku.edu
mshaheen@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$17.75 per hour
Anticipated Start Date
Monday May 26, 2025