Research assistant Job at The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

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  • The University of Kansas
  • Lawrence, KS

Job Description

Position Overview

Assist with research on insects and plant-insect interactions, including monarch butterflies, native bees, and other pollinators. Research will involve handling both live and dead specimens. Most of the research will be lab based, but some field work may be required.

Job Description

40% - Conduct lab experiments
20% - Process samples in the lab
10% - Collect field samples
10% - Enter data, develop reports
10% - Assist with public events
10% - Support other activities as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Interest in working with insects.
  • Detail oriented with good time management skills.
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively as a team.
  • Experience using spreadsheets and/or databases.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework in biology or related field.
  • Experience that involved research with insects.
  • Experience with lab techniques, field methods, insect identification, and/or plant identification.
  • Experience interacting with the public, such as speaking at public events, responding to public inquiries, etc.

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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume.
3. Contact information (name, email, phone number) for three professional references.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kristen Baum ([email protected])

Advertised Salary Range

$15/hr

Anticipated Start Date

Sunday May 4, 2025

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID: 30240BR
  • Department: KS Biological Survey
  • Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Reg/Temp: Temporary
  • Employee Class: S-Student

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Summer work, Sunday,

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