Student Technical Research Assistant
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
50% Core Handling & Organization
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
10-20 hours per week during business hours 8-5 M-F
Contact Information to Applicants
Annette Delaney
Position Overview
The Technical Research Assistant position located in Lawrence Kansas supports the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) Core Library within the Libraries Outreach and Business Operations (LOBO) division. The position works under the supervision of the Core Library Manager and assists with the organization movement and basic processing of geological materials used in scientific research.
This is a hands-on position with a focus on physically moving and organizing rock core including assisting with the relocation of materials from the KGS North Core Facility to a new core storage warehouse in Lawrence. Work will be completed as part of a small team supporting this effort. Additional responsibilities include data entry sample preparation and photography.
The KGS Core Library houses one of the largest publicly accessible collections of geologic core in the United States containing tens of thousands of boxes representing thousands of wells.
The Kansas Geological Survey anticipates hiring 1-2 individuals for this position.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete the KU student application and upload:
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.
(3)Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including:
(5) Requires use of ladders carts and/or forklifts (training provided)
- Retrieve move and re-shelve geological materials including heavy boxes of rock core.
- Sort clean re-box inventory and organizematerials within storage facilities.
- Work may involve transporting samples between locations and operating equipment such as carts or forklifts (training provided).
- Assist with database entry and inventory tracking for wells and rock samples.
- Assist with basic rock preparation activities including sawing slabbing polishing and photographing core samples for documentation and research use.
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
10-20 hours per week during business hours 8-5 M-F
Contact Information to Applicants
Annette Delaney
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Completed coursework relating to geology earth sciences or a similar field.
- Experience with physical or warehouse work as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with data entry or databases as evidenced by application materials.
- Experience with tools equipment or photography as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Technical Research Assistant position located in Lawrence Kansas supports the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) Core Library within the Libraries Outreach and Business Operations (LOBO) division. The position works under the supervision of the Core Library Manager and assists with the organization movement and basic processing of geological materials used in scientific research.
This is a hands-on position with a focus on physically moving and organizing rock core including assisting with the relocation of materials from the KGS North Core Facility to a new core storage warehouse in Lawrence. Work will be completed as part of a small team supporting this effort. Additional responsibilities include data entry sample preparation and photography.
The KGS Core Library houses one of the largest publicly accessible collections of geologic core in the United States containing tens of thousands of boxes representing thousands of wells.
The Kansas Geological Survey anticipates hiring 1-2 individuals for this position.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete the KU student application and upload:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the qualifications of the position is welcome but not required
- Contact information for two to three 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.
(3)Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including:
- Lifting and moving up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Standing bending climbing and working in storage environments
- Safely performing physical labor in a warehouse and laboratory environment
(5) Requires use of ladders carts and/or forklifts (training provided)
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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.
