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Title: Research Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: $11 per hour 

Contact Person: Shijin Kozhumal

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Seeking to hire a student worker to assist with an externally funded research project during Summer 2025. The project involves experimental and numerical research to improve fire investigations. Student workers will be charged with the construction of the experiments, documentation, and cleanup of the experiments.
Interest in fire research is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in fire research is required.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: No

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Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.