Student Hourly Researcher – Water and Environmental Sustainability Lab

The University of Kansas is hiring a Student Hourly Researcher for the Water and Environmental Sustainability Lab in Lawrence, KS. The role involves analyzing biological and chemical samples, data analysis, and lab maintenance. Candidates must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during their appointment. Laboratory experience is preferred. The position is temporary, hourly, and does not typically allow for remote work unless exceptions are made.
Position Overview

Students will analyze samples for biological and chemical constituents to understand the effectiveness of environmental treatment processes. Students will be partnered with a current graduate student or staff researcher and will contribute to a larger study in the field of environmental science and engineering.

Job Description

80% - Laboratory analyses
10% - Data analysis and writing to disseminate results
10% - Laboratory maintenance and group meetings

Required Qualifications
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications
• Laboratory experience with biological or chemical measurements.

Position Requirements

N/A

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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.

To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date, 9/29/2025. A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Belinda Sturm
bmcswain@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$17.20 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 29, 2025

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Posting Information
• Posting ID: 31430BR
• Department: Civil/Environ/Arch Engineering
• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
• Reg/Temp: Temporary
• Employee Class: S-Student