Research Assistant - Graduate Level

Salary/Position Classification

• $24.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 20 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 position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review of available public, private or other information regarding CO2 stream composition from sources such as power generation, ethanol production, cement plants, direct air capture, ammonia production, or other industry
• Provide summary of findings of research in item 1 above
• Provide reports as indicated by Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
• Present findings of project as indicated by PHMSA
• Work with other groups to accomplish deliverables required by PHMSA

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Professionalism
• Learning & Application
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Technology

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or earth science
• Graduate student in petroleum engineering
• Familiarity pipelines and surface facilities used within the oil and gas industries
• Familiarity with codes used within the oil and gas industry, particularly American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), etc.
• Interested in applied research, conducting research, and being part of a research team
• Completed undergraduate coursework, or worked in the oil and gas industry
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software packages
• Enrolled in a minimum o 1 credit for the employed academic semester
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in working with the design and operation of facilities in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with drawings rendered in AutoCAD or other software packages.
• Familiarity with industry codes such as ASME, API, ANSI, NACE, or other standards/codes used within the oil and gas industry.
  
  

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter

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.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.