Research Assistant
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Assist with dismantling and sorting electronic waste (e.g., PCBs, HDDs,
Requirements
~1 min readThe College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Energy Institute is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant.
Job duties to include:
- Assist with dismantling and sorting electronic waste (e.g., PCBs, HDDs, solar panels)
- Support laboratory experiments related to metal recovery and separation
- Prepare samples and assist with basic material characterization
- Work with mechanical processing equipment (e.g., shredding, separation) and chemical processes
- Record data and assist with research documentation
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- No prior experience is required.
- Undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines are encouraged to apply.
- Prior hands-on or research experience is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who can continue working on the project through December 2026, contingent on satisfactory performance
Schedule:
Estimated 24 hr/wk
Compensation:
$15/hour
Please submit your maximum two-page CV and name & contact information of two references.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $31,200 a year
- 56% below the $71,469 median for Research Associate jobs on Jobera (441 salaries).
- Posted
- 12 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 11
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 9, 2026
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