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Student Research Assistant for Project Plastics-CO2
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
25% Performing reactions with varying plastic substrates and catalysts and optimization of reaction conditions.
25% Quantification of products using GS-MS/FID/TCD and others. Characterization of catalysts using XRD NH3-TPD pyr-FTIR etc.
25% Data processing and analysis.
25% Work with graduate student to write sections of a manuscript for publication prepare weekly reports for supervisor to review progress and summer oral presentation or poster to summarize the work.
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
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. 40 hours weekly during summer break. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly during the academic school year.
Contact Information to Applicants
Lacee Roe
Position Overview
Student Research Assistant will work in the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering on Project Plastics-CO2: Use of high-pressure CO2 as a reaction medium for the conversion of waste plastics into valuable products. The projects initiative is to develop environmentally friendly technologies for the chemical conversion of waste plastics.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include a resume and cover letter. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only completed applications will be considered.
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% Performing reactions with varying plastic substrates and catalysts and optimization of reaction conditions.
25% Quantification of products using GS-MS/FID/TCD and others. Characterization of catalysts using XRD NH3-TPD pyr-FTIR etc.
25% Data processing and analysis.
25% Work with graduate student to write sections of a manuscript for publication prepare weekly reports for supervisor to review progress and summer oral presentation or poster to summarize the work.
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
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. 40 hours weekly during summer break. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly during the academic school year.
Contact Information to Applicants
Lacee Roe
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering Chemistry or related field.
- Basic knowledge of lab safety and use of basic lab equipment is preferred.
Position Overview
Student Research Assistant will work in the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering on Project Plastics-CO2: Use of high-pressure CO2 as a reaction medium for the conversion of waste plastics into valuable products. The projects initiative is to develop environmentally friendly technologies for the chemical conversion of waste plastics.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include a resume and cover letter. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only completed applications will be considered.
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.
