CNLD Undergraduate Student Associate - Work Study

Job Posting Title: CNLD Undergraduate Student Associate - Work Study ---- Hiring Department: Department of Physics ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics. This position is open to work study students only Job Description Summary The purpose of this position is to assist faculty and students in the Center for Nonlinear Dynamics. The position will involve ordering equipment and supplies to support research programs, and office supplies used by group members. In addition this position will assist in the public presentation of the Center, starting with visual displays in common work areas, and as time permits assisting with the website. Key Responsibilities: Purchasing for the CNLD research programs and purchasing of office supplies for the group. Preparation, submission, and monitoring of administrative forms, particularly for travel. Updating and maintaining displays in CNLD common spaces Assist in creating visual and multimedia content to enhance online communication efforts and website. Qualifications: Current junior or senior majoring in science, engineering, or a related field Creative, detail-oriented, and organized, with an ability to work independently and meet deadlines Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to explain scientific topics to a broad audience Preferred: Familiarity with building and maintaining websites. Work Schedule & Compensation: Part-time student work study position (10-15 hours per week, flexible scheduling) Compensation in accordance with university work study guidelines Hourly Rate: $18.00Working Conditions Standard in-person office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Physical Tasks Some lifting and moving of equipment may be required. May work in standard office conditions. Required Materials Resume/CV Statement of research interests 3 Reference Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above. Employment Eligibility: Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Created: 2026-03-04