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Mellon Research Assistant (Student)

American University
Hall of Science, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Feb 2026
💰 $35,900/yr

About the role

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

 

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

 

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Research Assistant position will work closely with a professor to contribute to research activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for education and research.

Essential Functions:

  • Collaborate with the professor on an ongoing research project on road dust.

  • Participating in the field work.

  • Responsible for sample preparation and data analysis.

  • Manage and dispose of used supplies in the lab.

  • General Lab housekeeping.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 8 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a lab through ENVS160 or ENVS260.

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other Details

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

 

Current American University Employees

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