Student Assistant Researcher
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
75% - Assist with data compilation analysis interpretation and synthesis of data from soil sensors. This will be done using Microsoft Excel and/or Matlab.
25% - Produce figures of the data for presentations and publication.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
16-20 hours per week worked during M-F
Contact Information to Applicants
Annette Delaney
Position Overview
The Forensic and Archaeological Subsurface Targets (FAST) program at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for an Assistant Researcher position. The position is available for students with an interest in forensic geology and forensic geophysics. TheFAST geophysics research program uses non-invasive near-surface geophysical methods to support archaeological and forensic investigations.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application submit the following information to be considered for this position:
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.
25% - Produce figures of the data for presentations and publication.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
16-20 hours per week worked during M-F
Contact Information to Applicants
Annette Delaney
- *KU student majoring in geology archaeology or other relevant field.
- Clear communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous coursework on forensic science topics.
- Previous experience or prior coursework in computing languages as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Forensic and Archaeological Subsurface Targets (FAST) program at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for an Assistant Researcher position. The position is available for students with an interest in forensic geology and forensic geophysics. TheFAST geophysics research program uses non-invasive near-surface geophysical methods to support archaeological and forensic investigations.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application submit the following information to be considered for this position:
- Resume.
- Cover letter is welcome but not required.
- Contact information for 2 references.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
