Research Assistant - Dr. Alshami
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 16-16 / hour
Posted on May 6, 2026
Research Assistant - Dr. Alshami
- 498051
- Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
- Institutional Student
- Closing on: May 29 2026
Salary/Position Classification
- 16.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
- 10 hours per week
- 100% Remote Work Availability: No
- Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No
Purpose of Position
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this Research Assistant (Water Treatment & Biomaterials) position.
Support ongoing research in water treatment and process engineering. Responsibilities include assisting with membrane operations and fouling studies for water purification, preparing water-salt samples and feed solutions, and processing bioreactor samples. The role also involves transferring samples between facilities and the laboratory, contributing to biomaterials-related projects, and assisting with updates and maintenance of the research group’s website. Candidates should be detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a laboratory environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Participate in water treatment and process engineering research
- Assist with membrane operations and fouling studies for water purification
- Prepare water–salt samples and feedstock solutions
- Process and handle bioreactor samples
- Transfer samples between facilities and laboratory
- Support biomaterials-related research projects
- Assist in updating and maintaining the research group’s website
Minimum Requirements
- Proficiency in essential laboratory skills, such as reagent preparation, equipment calibration, sampling, preferred.
- Students who have completed introductory courses in chemistry, biology or chemical engineering with grades of B or better.
- Skills in updating webpages preferred.
- 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.
To Apply
For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- References
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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