Title: Student Research Assistant - Forensic Science
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: 15
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Dr. Jamie Fredericks
About the College/Department:
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Eastern Kentucky University offers a broad range of degree programs in STEM areas that meet the needs of our students and prepare them for their chosen career or advanced studies.
Our outstanding faculty are committed to student success through excellent instruction, accessibility to students, and other high impact practices such as undergraduate research and hands-on instruction.
Our state-of-the-art Science Building provides laboratory and instructional spaces that are well-suited for engaged and transformative learning and cutting-edge research. Meadowbrook Farm provides students a unique experience to work with livestock and crop enterprises. It also serves as a learning resource for the agriculture community. Our natural areas at Lilley Cornett Woods, Maywoods, and Taylor Fork Ecological Area provide unparalleled outdoor facilities for environmental research and education.
The Department of Chemistry at EKU is housed in the state-of-the-art Science Building. Our teaching, laboratory, and research spaces provide students with the ability to learn how to work with equipment and instruments commonly used in chemical research and industry. Students who wish to become involved in research will find our faculty eager to prepare them for entering both the field of professional chemistry or pursuing graduate-level studies. The department also provides service to the University community, to the chemical profession and to the larger society, and is committed to engaging in scholarly activities on fundamental and applied problems in chemistry and chemical education.
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Forensic Science program in the Department of Chemistry at EKU is seeking 2 Student Research Assistants, beginning this Spring 2024 semester. The assistants will work under the supervision of Dr. Jamie Fredericks in a laboratory environment conducting research for a grant project.
The Student Work Study position is for 15 hours per week at $12.00 per hour for the Spring semester. Successful candidates must be enrolled full time at EKU and qualify for Federal or Institutional Work Study. Forensic Science and/or Chemistry majors are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Successful candidates must be enrolled full time at EKU and qualify for Federal or Institutional Work Study. Forensic Science and/or Chemistry majors are encouraged to apply
Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
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Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.