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MRSEC Summer Research Program Student Hourly

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508820
Division/Organization: College of Engineering
Department: Materials Science & Engineering
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MATERIALS SCI AND ENG BLDG
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Hospitality, STEM, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 MRSEC - The NSF-sponsored Wisconsin Materials Research Science and Engineering Center brings together teams of researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds to tackle grand challenges in the materials science of liquids and glasses and non-equilibrium magnetism. The Center integrates the discovery of new knowledge with creation of research-inspired educational materials, innovative programs that broaden participation in STEM fields, industry outreach to promote economic advancement, and professional development opportunities that train the next-generation US workforce.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 1, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 31, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Other hours throughout the week to be determined as needed.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $17.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in STEM.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to successfully perform detail-oriented work independently.
• Work with supervisor to meet deadlines and prioritize work tasks.
• Must be available to work in-person during the summer. The intern is required to be available during the summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am -1:30 pm. The additional work hours are more flexible as to where and when the work is done.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Will train on the job.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Assist with the summer research program admission processes.
• Work with the MRSEC Assistant Administrative Director on participant logistics including the collection and tracking of data and the distribution and tracking of supplies.
• Revise and prepare student materials, program materials, and program communications.
• Set up and tear down program luncheon seminars and other special events including orientation and poster sessions.
• Assist in gathering tracking information from program alumni.

Physical Demands:

Sit, stand, walk, lift up to 30 lbs.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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