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Job Description
The Manning Undergraduate Research Award supports a motivated undergraduate to assist Prof. Ramsurn with cutting‑edge chemical engineering research during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Students will be paid $15 per hour for up to 48 research hours each semester (total $720) and may request up to $800 for materials and supplies throughout the academic year. This position offers hands‑on laboratory experience, data analysis, and professional development through presentations and report writing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant findings.
- Perform laboratory experiments and operate standard chemical engineering equipment.
- Collect, process, and analyze experimental data using appropriate software.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and electronic records.
- Prepare weekly progress reports and contribute to final research reports.
- Present research updates at group meetings and departmental seminars.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
- Assist in the calibration and maintenance of instrumentation.
- Document standard operating procedures and experimental protocols.
- Collaborate with other students and faculty on related research projects.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field at The University of Tulsa.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Basic laboratory experience with chemical engineering processes or related coursework.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
- Availability to commit up to 48 research hours per semester (approximately 10 hours per week).
- Demonstrated interest in research and willingness to learn new techniques.
- Eligibility to receive the Manning Undergraduate Research Award stipend.
- Adherence to university policies on research ethics and safety.
About Us
The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.
The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.



