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POOL Student BESST Peer Mentor Research Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
80% - BESST Research Assistant
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
Flexible hours. Up to 20 hours weekly while classes are in session during the academic year. Up to 40 hours possible when classes are not in session.
Contact Information to Applicants
Blair Schneider
Position Overview
The BESST Peer Mentor Research Assistant is a part of the Building Emerging STEM Scholars of Tomorrow (BESST) mentorship and research program. BESST connects juniors and seniors with federal work study to research opportunities and mentors. BESST Research Assistants will be paired with a research mentor and will work on a research project throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. There are many different research projects that you can choose to work on including the fields of biology geology chemistry database work coding engineering archaeology and addition to the research assistant work you will also get paid to do monthly online training and attend in-person workshops that will help prepare you for conducting research identifying and applying for internships and preparing for a career or graduate school. This is a two-year program - students in satisfactory standing after their first year will continue the program into the second year. Preferred candidates will have an interest in participating in a STEM research project though a STEM major is not required. Additional information can be found at the BESST program page.
Additional Candidate Instruction
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Saturday 7/25/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
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.
- Conduct literature reviews.
- Assist in data collection.
- Assist in data entry.
- Digitize materials.
- Conduct data analysis.
- Present results of data analysis.
- Complete online trainings on Canvas.
- Attend monthly workshops with fellow BESST research assistants.
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
Flexible hours. Up to 20 hours weekly while classes are in session during the academic year. Up to 40 hours possible when classes are not in session.
Contact Information to Applicants
Blair Schneider
- KU undergraduate student at junior or senior academic status (1-2 years left in your undergrad).
- Awarded Federal Work Study for 2026-2027 academic year.
Position Overview
The BESST Peer Mentor Research Assistant is a part of the Building Emerging STEM Scholars of Tomorrow (BESST) mentorship and research program. BESST connects juniors and seniors with federal work study to research opportunities and mentors. BESST Research Assistants will be paired with a research mentor and will work on a research project throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. There are many different research projects that you can choose to work on including the fields of biology geology chemistry database work coding engineering archaeology and addition to the research assistant work you will also get paid to do monthly online training and attend in-person workshops that will help prepare you for conducting research identifying and applying for internships and preparing for a career or graduate school. This is a two-year program - students in satisfactory standing after their first year will continue the program into the second year. Preferred candidates will have an interest in participating in a STEM research project though a STEM major is not required. Additional information can be found at the BESST program page.
Additional Candidate Instruction
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Saturday 7/25/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
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
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.
