Undergraduate Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information


Job Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant


Position Type
Student


Division
Academic Affairs


Department
Engineering


Essential Duties

• Build and test solar distillation modules using real and synthetic produced water
• Collect and analyze field samples from the Permian Basin
• Conduct experiments to evaluate the effects of oil-related compounds and chemical additives
• Contribute to education module development for K-12 and undergraduate outreach
• Collaborate on publications, conference presentations, and Lab Night demonstrations

Required Qualifications

• Civil and Mechanical Engineering majors preferred
• Other majors (e.g., computer science, chemistry) are welcome to contribute to experiment
• apparatus development, engineering module development, and outreach support
• Must be dependable, curious, and available, average 5 hours/week for Fall/Spring

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary
$13.25 an hour


EEO Statement


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.


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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number

Number of Vacancies
2-6


Open Date
08/18/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicant

• Your résumé
• A brief statement of interest (1 paragraph) explaining why you want to join the project and how it aligns with your interests or goals in other document section.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.