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Temporary Research Engineer

Categories: Research

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Temporary Research Engineer

  • 499036
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Temporary Staff
  • Closing on: Sep 21 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $25.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 20 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Will help with data collection, reactor design, design of experiments, experimentation, and help graduate students/staff with experiments.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lab notebook maintenance
  • Data Collection
  • Experimental help to graduate students and staff
  • Reactor Design
  • Design of Experiments 

Required Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Detail-oriented

Minimum Requirements

  • BS Degree in Engineering
  • Experience working in a lab and previously working with different types of materials.
  • 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.

To Apply

Resume with completed application form

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Additional Information

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Need help?

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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