The Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems is hiring undergraduate research assistants to work on specific tasks related to sponsored research on field monitoring and sampling, laboratory testing, data analysis, and/or computer modeling. The undergraduate research assistant would work with a graduate student, research professor, and/or professor to complete both lab and field work to support stormwater research. Laboratory work may include acid-washing glassware, maintaining a safe and cle... more details
Undergraduate Research Assistant-VCRWS
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Position Information
Posting Number:
20245132V
Position Title:
Undergraduate Research Assistant-VCRWS
Posting Type
Student
Hours/week:
Up to 20 hours p/week
Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester
2024-2025 Academic Year
Location
Detailed Work Schedule
Number of positions:
1-5
Department:
960-Center for Resilient Water Systems
Contact Name:
Paula Kwasniewska
Contact Phone/Extension:
9-5459
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary:
The Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems is hiring undergraduate research assistants to work on specific tasks related to sponsored research on field monitoring and sampling, laboratory testing, data analysis, and/or computer modeling. The undergraduate research assistant would work with a graduate student, research professor, and/or professor to complete both lab and field work to support stormwater research. Laboratory work may include acid-washing glassware, maintaining a safe and clean lab, and preparing samples and equipment. Field work may entail helping graduate students with maintaining their field sites, collecting samples, and installing/maintaining equipment. Data analysis and computer modeling may include working with Excel, Matlab, and other computer software.
Requirements:
Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions. Able to work well both independently and as part of a team. Has critical thinking and problem solving skills in order to work safely in the lab and develop novel methods. Science or Engineering major preferred, but not required. Previous laboratory experience preferred (for example, general chemistry course or general biology course is acceptable.) Must be 18 years of age or older.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands Summary:
Wage Rate:
$15 /hour
Posting Detail Information
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions
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* Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
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* Are you eligible for work study?
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* Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?
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