POOL: Student Research Assistant

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 unique experience that enhances their competitiveness in the job market.

Job Description

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

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.

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:
• have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester.
• be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours.
• be enrolled in summer session.
• be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• 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

• 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.

Contact Information to Applicants

• Advertised Salary Range: $12.00 - $15.00 Hourly
• Anticipated Start Date: Friday October 17, 2025