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Department

Aerospace Engineering

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

100% - Undergraduate Research Assistant performs laboratory tasks in support of a wide range of research in fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Tasks may include but are not limited to fabrication:

• lab specimen preparation.
• lab cleanup.
• data processing and archiving.
• computational simulation.
• interdisciplinary experiments, with a focus on aerospace systems.

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR)

32834BR

Disclaimer

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Work Schedule

~10 hours/week during the academic year, ~30 hours/week during academic breaks and ~40 hours/week during the summer.

Contact Information to Applicants

Richard Hale

rhale@ku.edu

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in a STEM major (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).
• Must be able to lift between 35-40 pounds with or without accommodation.

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Position Overview

Undergraduate research assistants (UGRAs) participate in innovative research related to their academic field of study providing an opportunity to expand their skill-set, apply practical knowledge in a research setting and gain skills which will provide a unique experience resulting in a competitive edge in the job market.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

10-Oct-2025

Anticipated Start Date

17-Oct-2025

Additional Candidate Instruction

Complete the online application and include a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and three references. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the semester.

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.