Summer 2027 Chemistry Research Assistant

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Summer 2027 Chemistry Research Assistant LOCATION: St. Paul

PAY: $18/hr (may be adjusted to a higher rate)

JOB SUMMARY: In the summer, the St. Thomas Chemistry Department becomes a vibrant research community. 40-50 students, ranging in experience from new freshmen to seniors, work full time with faculty. We will have weekly meetings of the whole group to share our findings and discuss research issues. We also meet with students at other local colleges. There are also have several social functions we do as a group throughout the summer.

All students, regardless of experience, are encouraged to apply. If you have not previously conducted research in the department, you should talk to at least 3 faculty members so that you can make an informed decision as to which projects interest you the most.

Information about current faculty research is available on the Chemistry Summer Research webpage. This information will give you an idea of which projects might interest you the most and help you decide which faculty to speak with about research. You should talk to at least 3 faculty.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Any questions can be directed to Dr. Tony Borgerding ([email protected])

See the Chemistry Summer Research webpage for more information.

Application deadline is December 20, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

By submitting this application you agree to the following items:

- All information in this application is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

- If you are chosen to be a summer research student, you are commited to being a summer research student, and if you have new summer obligations emerge, you will check with your mentor as to whether this would create an unacceptable conflict.

- You have spoken with each of the faculty members you have listed in this application.

- You understand that all students chosen to participate in the summer research program are expected to reserve several hours per week during the academic year to continue making progress on their research projects.

- You understand that if you do not comply with these expectations you are unlikely to be successful when applying for future summer research opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.