The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for a Student Research Assistant. The position is available for undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in critical minerals, sedimentology, stratigraphy, or mineralogy. This position will support the work of the Critical Mineral Potential in Coal Mining Waste project, led by Dr. Diana Ortega-Ariza and Dr. Blair Schneider. This position will be responsible for helping collect samples in the field, sample processing for in-house pXRF analysis, and data analysis. Scheduling will include various hours all between Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM., ~5-10 hours a week based on student’s class schedule. This includes breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Occasionally the employee may be asked to assist with events on the weekend and before or after the regular business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. All work-related travel expenses will be provided by the Kansas Geological Survey. Job Description 20% - Assist the project leads with fieldwork sampling. 20% - Lay out cores for photos and core descriptions. 20% - Prepare samples for in-house XRF analyses by weighing, grinding, and creating pucks. 20% - Collect pXRF data of samples. 20% - Compile results and create tables and figures. Required Qualifications Pursuing a degree in geology, geography, environmental studies, or a related field. Experience working independently without close supervision, as evidenced by application materials. Clear communication skills, as evidenced by application materials. Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as evidenced by application materials. Preferred Qualifications Coursework in or relevant experience related to mineralogy, as evidenced by application materials. 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: (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). Scheduling will include various hours all between Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM., ~5-10 hours a week based on student’s class schedule. This includes breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Occasionally the employee may be asked to assist with events on the weekend and before or after the regular business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. All work-related travel expenses will be provided by the Kansas Geological Survey. Employment Conditions (1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. (2) 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 Application deadline is Tuesday, 10/20/2026, by 11:59PM Central Standard Time. Contact Information to Applicants For further technical information, contact: Diana Ortega-Ariza dianalo@ku.edu For other HR information, contact: Annette Delaney adelaney@ku.edu Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus #J-18808-Ljbffr
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