Undergraduate Research Assistant at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University
Undergraduate Research Assistant

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Position Information Posting Number:20255453VPosition Title:Undergraduate Research AssistantPosting TypeStudentHours/week:Up to 20 hours per weekEligibility:Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester2025-2026 Academic YearLocation Drosdick Hall Detailed Work ScheduleNumber of positions:4Department:203-Chemical EngineeringContact Name:Nancy D'AngeliContact Phone/Extension:94953 Position Summary Information Job Description Summary:The Sustainable Materials Research Lab has research positions available. The research projects will focus on one of three research projects. The first is focused on the design and use of Magnesium Oxide Cements as a more sustainable building material for residential and commercial construction. The second is focused on the use of hydrothermal carbonization to convert brewery spent grain into valuable chemical and materials for society. The third is focused on supporting Carbon Calculus™, a modeling methodology to quantify life cycle CO2 impact and integrate carbon values into decision-making. The research position requires hands-on laboratory research for projects 1 & 2 (not for project 3) and is available for full-time or part-time.Requirements:Additional Information:Physical Demands Summary:Wage Rate:$15 per hour Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Open Until FilledYesPosting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
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   • No
2. * Are you eligible for work study?
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3. * What is your availability? (days and times)

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

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Optional Applicant Documents:Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest