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Chapman University

Student Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Orange, CA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $20 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ May 26th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Chapman University is hiring a Student Research Assistant. The role involves providing general research support, participating in projects related to polymer synthesis and characterization, microscopy, and computational analysis of data. Candidates should have little to minimal prior experience and be able to learn departmental processes while being familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
 
 Highlights
  • Conduct research including polymer synthesis, characterization, microscopy, and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Compensation set at $20.00 per hour.
  • No prior extensive experience needed, open to undergraduate students.

Student Research Assistant Full Description

Student Research Assistant
Student Title Classification Information 
Quick Link  | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/37237
Job Number  | SE120824
 
Department or Unit Name  | Fowler School of Engineering
Position Headcount  | 1
Position Title  | Student Research Assistant
Academic Year  | Summer 2025
Term or Semester  | Summer
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?  | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range  | $20.00-$20.00

Pay Range Information  | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

On which Campus will this work be done?  | Orange
Approved Supervisor  | Andrew Lyon
Supervisor Email  | lyon@chapman.edu
 Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
 (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date  | 05/27/2025
Projected End Date  | 08/22/2025
Average number of hours per week  | Up to 19 Hrs
 
Position Summary Information 
Job Description Summary  | Provide general research support.
Responsibilities  | Research projects will include one or more of the following: Polymer synthesis Polymer characterization Microscopy Computational analysis of data
Required Qualifications  | Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn departmental processes. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications  | Previous research with Professor Lyon.
Special Instructions to Applicants  | 
 Budget Information 
Is Federal work-study required?  | With or Without FWS
Pre-screening Questions
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Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
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