Salary/Position Classification

• $20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 6-10 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid professor with laboratory analysis of a sediment core along with correlated tasks in the laboratory
• Assist with research literature and writing tasks
• Complete information searches and database compilations
• Add data and check existing database entries
• Work with professor on sediment analysis in laboratory
• Proof read documents
• Organize research material
• Other research tasks as needed 

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Professionalism
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Technology

Minimum Requirements

• Working familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Chester Fritz databases, literature searches, and internet search engines
• Ability to work with minimal oversight
• Sediment analysis experience
• Available during normal work hours
• Undergraduate student
• Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has successfully completed two or more Anthropology courses at UND
• Research Experience (laboratory and/or field experience)
• Graduating in Fall 2025 or later

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of availability Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm

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.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.