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Assistant In Research
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Job ID	74777
Job Funding Source	Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer	Civil and Environmental Engineering
Category	Professional/Administrative
Job Description	How to Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter to Kate Kusiak Galvin, Sr. Project Manager (kkusiakg@umich.edu). Job Summary The Digital Water Laboratory in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking a summer employee to assist with the expansion and monitoring of our sensor node network and water quality monitoring programs. Our group has developed and maintains a network of over 100 wireless water sensors to study urban water systems across Michigan and the United States. The tech will support field deployments and will help build devices. Having employees with different life experiences and backgrounds is critical to ensure the exchange of diverse ideas that is called for in training tomorrow’s scientists. Underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Duties Assist the team in building, installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment to keep the remote sensor node network functional Safe operation of UM vehicles Deploying and retrieving of water sampling/measuring equipment Assist with field and lab equipment maintenance Duration This is a part time summer position, depending on availability. Start date May 2026, or possibly sooner, depending on availability. Details Number of positions available: 1-2 Start Date: Early May 2026 End Date: Late August 2026 Location These positions are located on the North Campus at the University of Michigan and will involve travel mostly concentrated in SE Michigan. Some travel to other locations within Michigan may be required. Compensation Hourly rate begins at $22.00/hour and will commensurate with experience.
Educational Value	Build real-world engineering and science skills by helping assemble, install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical/mechanical equipment that supports a 100+ node wireless water-sensor network. Learn field methods used in environmental monitoring by deploying and retrieving water sampling/measuring equipment in active waterways. Gain exposure to applied research on urban water systems across Michigan., seeing how data is generated and used in practice. Develop practical lab-and-field operations experience through ongoing equipment upkeep and maintenance support. Build professional readiness—independent work, collaboration, and safe field practices.
Job Requirements	Preferred Qualifications Maintain positive attitude while conducting field work Work in all safe weather conditions Valid driver’s license Independent, self-motivated, and collaborative Able to occasionally lift and move ~40 pounds, walk on uneven ground, and wade in streams
Hourly Rate	$22.00/hour
Hours	20.0 hours per week
Time Frame	Spring/Summer
Start Date	Friday, May 1, 2026
End Date	Monday, August 31, 2026
Primary Contact	Jennifer Marie Wubbenhorst
Primary Contact's Email	N/A
Supervisor	Kate Kusiak Galvin
Work Location	North Campus/SE Michigan These positions are located on the North Campus at the University of Michigan and will involve travel mostly concentrated in SE Michigan. Some travel to other locations within Michigan may be required.
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