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Assistant Water Quality Researcher

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University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS (In Person)

$41,808 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

33040
BR Job Title:
Assistant Water Quality Researcher Department:
KS Biological Survey Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Job Description:
80% - Investigate and sample physical, chemical, and biological factors related to water quality in Kansas Waterbodies via on-lake buoys and shoreline water and sediment sampling. 10% - Develop figures and conduct analyses on water quality data. 10% - Analyze samples for suspended sediment, phytoplankton, or zooplankton. Req ID (
Ex:
10567BR) : 33040
BR Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
One day remote (Monday) and 4 days on site or at a project site (lakes and streams in Kansas) working 8-5.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt Contact Information to
Applicants:
Ted Harris; tedharris@ku.edu; 785-864-1500
Required Qualifications:
1. High school diploma/ GED and four years of related experience OR bachelor's degree in a related field. 2. Two years of experience collecting water and sediment samples from lakes or reservoirs. 3. Six (6) months of experience working with on-lake buoys and their data. 4. One year of experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and R studio.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff Advertised Salary Range:
$41,808
FTE :
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience with remote water quality sensors and equipment as evidenced in application materials. 2. Experience sampling Midwestern US reservoirs as evidenced in application materials. 3. Experience with real-time water quality buoys and monitoring.
Position Overview:
The Harris research group is seeking an Assistant Researcher to assist with collecting samples for water quality asse To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account