Student Research Assistant

25% - Reading literature on the synthesis of zeolites, hydrodeoxygenation reactions, lignocellulosic biomass.

25% - Performing hydrodeoxygenation reactions with varying substrates (cellulose, xylan, lignin, softwoods, herbaceous biomasses)

25% - Quantification of products using GS-MS/FID.

25% - Work with graduate student to write sections of a manuscript for publication, prepare weekly reports for supervisor to review progress, and end of semester oral presentation or poster to summarize the work.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX,, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045,, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week, mon - fri 8am-5pm

Lacee Ro:

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Basic knowledge of lab safety and use of basic lab equipment as demonstrated in the application materials is preferred

Position Overview

Student Research Assistant will work in the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering on Project SAFs: Use of zeolites for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) from lignocellulosic biomass. The project’s initiative is to produce environmentally friendly fuels.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include a Resume and Cover Letter. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only completed applications will be considered.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 5/20/2025.

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).

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.