Temporary Worker-UPS- Field and Lab Intern - 24542BR
Temporary Worker-UPS- Field and Lab Intern
Temporary Worker-UPS- Field and Lab Intern
Department:
Environmental Studies Program
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Position Overview
This position supports KU graduate students who are completing research in the Great Plains. The position is funded by the National Science Foundation, and will support field and laboratory work for the AIMS project. This individual will be based at the KBS-CER, Higuchi Hall, Room 40/47. Students will be able to do field work in Idaho for a week at the end of June, expenses and time paid.
Work hours are generally between 8am-6pm M-F with the occasional field work over the weekends or overnight trips.
Work hours are generally between 8am-6pm M-F with the occasional field work over the weekends or overnight trips.
Job Description
90% - Field and lab Interns will help graduate students prepare sample containers for collecting water, gas, and soil samples.
- Opportunities may include: data entry, data organization, soil, water, and gas sample collection in the field and lab, washing dishes, and use of analytical instrumentation.
Position Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Ability to hike on uneven terrain, as evidenced in application materials.
Required Qualifications
- Interest in Environmental Science or related field, established by letter of interest.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Ability to hike on uneven terrain, as evidenced in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with collecting samples and doing basic field tasks, assist with planning and organization of trips
- Experience with processing samples in the lab
- Experience with power tools and manual labor (e.g., landscaping)
Additional Candidate Instructions
Applicants must apply via the KU employment website at https://employment.ku.edu/staff/24542BR. A complete application will include a letter of interest (cover letter) detailing how you meet the required qualifications and the position requirements outlined above and a resume.
Initial review will begin March 17, 2023 and continue until positions are filled.
Initial review will begin March 17, 2023 and continue until positions are filled.
Contact Information to Applicants
Angie Babbit - angiebabbit@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
15.00 an hour
Work Schedule
20 hours, Monday-Friday, Occasional weekends or nights
Application Review Begins
17-Mar-2023
Anticipated Start Date
20-Mar-2023