Research Assistant-Dr Ersan at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $17.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• 10 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability: No

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
The applicant will work with a supervisor, primarily assisting in the preparation of chemicals, designing and building pilot-scale columns, collecting samples, analyzing water samples from the inlet and outlet of the system, and drafting the project report. The applicant should demonstrate the ability to work independently on assigned tasks. Therefore, strong critical thinking skills are crucial for performing analyses and interpreting the data.

• Essential duties include building the experimental setup, which involves connecting pumps, columns, and tubing.


• Responsibility for communicating with the core facility for the analysis of samples.


• Clean glassware


• Prepare reagents


• Measure dissolved organic carbon/nitrogen, UV254, alkalinity, and pH.

• Critical thinking


• Flexible thinking


• Attention to detail

• Background in Chemical and/or Environmental Engineering


• Knowledge of MS Office


• Experience in sample preparation, collection and data logging


• Ability to lift 50 pounds.


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
* Cover letter detailing experience in required qualifications


Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.


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