Part-Time Positions Available for Research Work at Princeton, with Compensation
Part-time research jobs are an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students at Princeton University to gain hands-on experience, develop skills, and boost their resumes while earning a wage. Xander Jenkin '25, a first-generation/low-income student, recently worked a part-time research job in the Astrophysics department during the Fall 2022 semester, analyzing galaxies on the Princeton computing clusters.
So, how can students find these opportunities? Here are some effective ways to explore:
1. **Princeton’s official job portal** often posts undergraduate research assistant positions, such as the current openings for Undergraduate Research Assistants classified as temporary roles. Regularly checking this portal can help you find updated part-time research opportunities across departments.
2. **Contact faculty members directly** in departments of your interest. Many professors hire undergraduate research assistants to assist with ongoing projects, especially during the academic year.
3. **Departmental websites and centers** at Princeton may advertise undergraduate research positions or internship opportunities. For example, the Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies lists various fellowships and research opportunities that might be suitable for students interested in related fields.
4. **University research programs and initiatives** might have formal applications or calls for undergraduate research participation. While some research roles at Princeton require advanced degrees, undergraduate positions are typically announced separately and can be found via the student job portal or research office.
5. **Academic advising offices** or the undergraduate research support offices at Princeton can provide guidance and listings of part-time research openings relevant to undergraduates.
The hours of these jobs can vary, but generally have minimums of 5 to 10 hours per week and are quite flexible. Jobs can have different time commitments, ranging from semester to year-long. The wages for these jobs start at $16 an hour and can often fulfill a federal work-study requirement.
Xander Jenkin '25 encourages students to apply to these part-time jobs, even if they are in a different field from their primary major. He believes these jobs can help students learn about what a department is like to work in and interact with faculty beyond just taking courses.
For more insights on getting involved with lab-based research at Princeton, students can read Xander Jenkin '25's article titled "How to Get Involved with Lab-Based Research at Princeton," which can be found in the "Lab Research" section.
[1] Princeton’s official job portal: https://www.princeton.edu/hr/jobs/search/jobs/results/?q=undergraduate+research+assistant&x=0&y=0
- Undergraduate students at Princeton University can explore part-time research opportunities by regularly checking Princeton’s official job portal for openings such as Undergraduate Research Assistant positions.
- To find independent work in undergraduate research, students may want to contact faculty members directly in departments of interest, as many professors hire research assistants to assist with ongoing projects.
- Departmental websites and centers at Princeton may advertise undergraduate research positions or internship opportunities, providing another effective way to explore these opportunities.
