Undergraduate Researcher
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
70% - Depolymerization Studies
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
Up to 10 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Justin Hutchison
Required Qualifications
Must be in good academic standing as indicated in application materials.
Position Overview
In this role the Undergraduate Researcher will conduct comprehensive enzymatic depolymerization experiments using Leaf-Cut Cutinase (LCC) within the School of Engineering.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please provide the following.
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.
- Assist in conducting enzymatic depolymerization research within the School of Engineering focusing on the use of Leaf-Cut Cutinase (LCC) to investigate polymer degradation processes.
- Support routine laboratory activities such as preparing materials setting up experimental reactions maintaining detailed research notes and collaborating with team members to ensure consistent and accurate execution of experimental procedures.
- Contribute to the evaluation of experimental outcomes by organizing reviewing and interpreting sample data generated from depolymerization studies.
- Utilize appropriate analytical tools or software to summarize results identify trends and help inform future experimental planning under the guidance of the research team.
- Perform general laboratory or project-related tasks assigned by the supervisor which may include assisting with lab organization equipment maintenance or supporting other ongoing research activities as needed to advance overall project goals.
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
Up to 10 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Justin Hutchison
Required Qualifications
Must be in good academic standing as indicated in application materials.
Position Overview
In this role the Undergraduate Researcher will conduct comprehensive enzymatic depolymerization experiments using Leaf-Cut Cutinase (LCC) within the School of Engineering.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please provide the following.
- Resume/ CV
- Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
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:
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.
