Student Hourly Researcher

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

Assist with research on the stabilization of gravel roads. The work primarily involves reviewing previous research and literature, with some meetings. Approximately 95% of the role is research review and 5% is other duties as assigned.

The position is for a student who is currently taking CE 487 with a B average or better, or has completed CE 487 with a grade of B or higher. During the semester term of the appointment, the student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Summer eligibility requires having been enrolled in at least 6 hours in the previous spring semester, being pre-enrolled in at least 6 hours for the upcoming fall semester, being enrolled in summer session, or having been admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students; exceptions for GRA/GTA/GA appointments do not apply to Student Hourly appointments.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR. A student employee cannot concurrently hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA).

The work schedule is flexible, estimated at 10 hours per week and not to exceed 20 hours per week. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and an example of written work in addition to an online application.

Requirements

• Currently taking CE 487 with a B average or better, or completed CE 487 with a grade of B or higher.
• Very good writing skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience with road design or construction.
• During the semester term of the appointment, be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.
• For summer appointments, meet at least one of the stated eligibility conditions: have been enrolled in no fewer than 6 hours in the past spring semester; be pre-enrolled in no fewer than 6 hours in the upcoming fall semester; be enrolled in summer session; or be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and an example of written work in addition to an online application.

Responsibilities

• Review previous research and literature on the stabilization of gravel roads.
• Attend some meetings related to the research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed