Lab Research Asst - Dr. Ullmann

• $18.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 5-10 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

• This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

• →The Paleontology Undergraduate Research Assistant will assist Dr. Ullmann and his doctoral candidate with the subsampling of modern, naturally-weathered caribou antler bone samples for three types of geochemical and molecular biology analyses.
• →Help image the specimens and process and interpret the resulting mass spectrometry data to determine how the bone samples were geochemically altered in their early stages of decay.

• Familiarity with Excel would be considered advantageous.
• No prior training is required, all methodological training will be provided by Dr. Ullmann and his doctoral candidate after hiring.
• Applicants should be undergraduates enrolled in-person in Geology or Geological Engineering as a portion of their degree, either as a major or minor.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Cover Letter 
• Resume
• 300 word maximum explaining any relevant prior experience (such as courses taken, lab experience, relevant personal experiences) and how participating in this project could help the applicant advance toward their graduation and/or future career goals.

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

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Advertised: 03 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

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