Student Assistant Researcher

Overview

The Forensic and Archaeological Subsurface Targets (FAST) program at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for an Assistant Researcher position. The position is available for students with an interest in forensic geology and forensic geophysics. The FAST geophysics research program uses non-invasive, near-surface geophysical methods to support archaeological and forensic investigations.

• 75% - Assist with data compilation, analysis, interpretation and synthesis of data from soil sensors. This will be done using Microsoft Excel and/or Matlab.
• 25% - Produce figures of the data for presentations and publication.

• KU student majoring in geology, archaeology or other relevant field.
• Clear communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel as evidenced by application materials.

• Previous coursework on forensic science topics.
• Previous experience or prior coursework in computing languages as evidenced by application materials.

• 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).

• 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.

• In addition to the online application, submit the following information to be considered for this position:
• Resume.
• Cover letter is welcome but not required.
• Contact information for 2 references.

Final date to receive applications is Monday,1/27/2026, by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.

Contact Information to Applicants

Annette Delaney

adelaney

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday February 2, 2026

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