Fossil Collection Student Assistant

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Work type: Student
Location: Richmond Campus
Categories: College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math

Title: Fossil Collection Student Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: 20

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2025

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour 

Contact Person: Jennifer Seelhorst

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of PG&A is seeking student workers to assist with the identification, labeling, and cataloging of our fossil collection. This position offers hands-on experience working with specimens and contributes to the preservation and organization of an important teaching, research, and outreach resource. Responsibilities include identifying fossils under faculty guidance, labeling and recording the fossils, and cataloging the specimens. Students majoring in geology and able to demonstrate knowledge in paleontology are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

  • Must be enrolled at EKU
  • This position is open to undergraduate students majoring in Geology.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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