Center for Dairy Research Pilot Plant Technician (Summer Position)
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Center For Dairy Research
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
January 02 2026
Center for Dairy Research Pilot Plant Technician (Summer Position) summary: The Center for Dairy Research (CDR) is looking for students to join our team as Pilot Plant Technicians for Summer 2026 and play a crucial role in supporting cheese production, pilot plant processing, research trials, food safety, and various plant responsibilities. As a member of our pilot plant operations, you will assist in the production of high-quality dairy products and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Research Study Participants
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Waisman Center
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
June 01 2026
Research Study Participants summary: The WISC Lab at the Waisman Center is recruiting participants for a study about children's speech. Easy listening task that takes 45 minutes!
Student Research Assistant- UW-CTRI
School of Medicine & Public Health
Department Of Medicine
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
December 23 2025
Student Research Assistant- UW-CTRI summary: Our UW-CTRI team of tobacco cessation experts seek to find highly effective ways to help people addicted to nicotine to end their addiction. Students working at our center are an elemental part of our success, and they will receive first-hand experience in conducting medical research studies.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
School of Medicine & Public Health
Office of Informatics and Information Technology
15.00
UW Student Jobs
December 14 2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant summary: This position will assist the REACH Program (Real-world Evidence to Advance Community Health) research team with various tasks in both office and laboratory settings. From preparing participant research kits, helping with study mailings, data entry, and some work helping in the laboratory organizing and cataloging samples.
CDR Desktop Support Student Help
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Center For Dairy Research
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
January 04 2026
CDR Desktop Support Student Help summary: The Center for Dairy Research is currently seeking students to serve as Desktop Support Specialists. This job has variable hours, approximately 10-20 per week. This role will provide basic troubleshooting for over 50 administrative, research, program, and production staff members.
Participants needed for Hearing Study: December 15-19
Binaural Hearing & Speech Lab
UW Waisman Center
$12.00 to $12.00
Local Student Jobs
December 19 2025
Participants needed for Hearing Study: December 15-19 summary:
Want some extra cash before the Holidays? Participants ages 18-25 needed for a 3-hour hearing research study!
Student Research Assistant – Community-Based Research Projects
Division of Continuing Studies
Student Services
$17.00
UW Student Jobs
December 31 2025
Student Research Assistant – Community-Based Research Projects summary: We are seeking a responsible and motivated student to assist with ongoing Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) projects focused on:
1. Farmworker Housing Needs in Dane County
2. Non-Profit Organizations Serving Immigrant Communities
3. Documenting Wisconsin Latinx/e Labor and Civil Rights Movements
This position offers hands-on experience in community-based research, outreach, and data collection, with opportunities to engage directly with local stakeholders and contribute to meaningful social justice work.
ASSURE Undergraduate Research Intern
School of Medicine & Public Health
Medical Physics
$15.00
UW Student Assistant
January 31 2026
ASSURE Undergraduate Research Intern summary: The Department of Medical Physics is accepting applications for qualified undergraduates interested in a summer research internship experience. This internship is part of the ASSURE (Advanced Summer Scientific Undergraduate Research Experience) program—an immersive, mentored research experience designed to ignite your passion for science and prepare you for a future in STEM. ASSURE combines hands-on lab work with professional development, offering workshops in science communication, career pathways, and graduate school preparation. It’s more than just research—it’s a launchpad for your scientific journey.
Why UW–Madison?
Top-Tier Research Environment: Home to one of the most respected medical physics programs in the world, UW–Madison offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a vibrant scientific community.
Innovation Meets Impact: From pioneering cancer therapies to advancing imaging technologies, UW–Madison researchers are shaping the future of healthcare.
Madison Advantage: Live and learn in one of the most livable cities in the U.S., with a thriving tech scene, beautiful lakeside campuses, and a culture that celebrates curiosity and collaboration.
Legacy of Excellence: As a flagship public research university, UW–Madison is known for its commitment to discovery, diversity, and driving change through science.
Community Engagement Student Assistant
Morgridge Institute for Research
Community Engagement
$15.00 to $15.00
Local Student Jobs
January 12 2026
Community Engagement Student Assistant summary:
Join the Morgridge Institute! Community Engagement at the Morgridge Institute is linked to our mission to spark scientific curiosity and to serve society in partnership with the UW-Madison.
Research analyst - LTE
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Division of Public Health, Bureau of Communicable Diseases
$16.00 to $23.00
Local Student Jobs
December 19 2025
Research analyst - LTE summary:
Gain valuable experience working in infectious disease epidemiology
WID Administrative Student Assistant
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Wisconsin Institute For Discovery
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
December 16 2025
WID Administrative Student Assistant summary: The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is looking for a detail-oriented student with excellent communication and office skills to help with administrative tasks in the Data Science Hub and make meaningful contributions to campus-wide data science initiatives. The position will be located in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Renewal of the appointment is possible.
Farm Director - The People’s Farm: Student for Sustainable Agriculture
Division of Student Life
Student Organizations
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
January 16 2026
Farm Director - The People’s Farm: Student for Sustainable Agriculture summary: The Farm Directors will act as the stewards of our land in the Eagle Heights Community Gardens, researching, planning, and implementing sustainable agriculture practices. The Farm Directors will be responsible for leading the harvest during the growing season and leading transportation of produce from the farm to campus for distribution. The Farm Directors will strive to innovate and set an excellent example of land stewardship and maintain The People’s Farm eccentric reputation and street cred. The Farm Directors will support the Programming and Outreach Directors in events and programming. The Farm Directors will act as ambassadors with greenhouse, Eagle Heights, and CIAS representatives, maintaining relationships with these organizations.
Urban Agriculture Director - The People’s Farm: Student for Sustainable
Division of Student Life
Student Organizations
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
January 16 2026
Urban Agriculture Director - The People’s Farm: Student for Sustainable summary: The Urban Agriculture Directors will search out new growing spaces on campus and maintain current sites such as but not limited to the GLC greenhouse and Chadbourne Garden bed, researching and implementing urban agriculture techniques, leading workdays, and harvesting crops. The Urban Agriculture Directors will maintain equipment, train interns, and create partnerships with local businesses and residencies. The Urban Agriculture Directors will research and implement new urban agriculture practices with an emphasis on education, organization, and community. The Urban Agriculture directors will work with the Farm directors, receiving support in the winter, and offering support on the farm in the summer.
Farm Director - The People’s Farm: Student for Sustainable Agriculture
Division of Student Life
Student Organizations
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
January 16 2026
Farm Director - The People’s Farm: Student for Sustainable Agriculture summary: The Farm Directors will act as the stewards of our land in the Eagle Heights Community Gardens, researching, planning, and implementing sustainable agriculture practices. The Farm Directors will be responsible for leading the harvest during the growing season and leading transportation of produce from the farm to campus for distribution. The Farm Directors will strive to innovate and set an excellent example of land stewardship and maintain The People’s Farm eccentric reputation and street cred. The Farm Directors will support the Programming and Outreach Directors in events and programming. The Farm Directors will act as ambassadors with greenhouse, Eagle Heights, and CIAS representatives, maintaining relationships with these organizations.
Middle School Youth Program Instructor: UW Science
Division of Continuing Studies
Precollege Academic Programs
$1700
UW Student Assistant
January 09 2026
Middle School Youth Program Instructor: UW Science summary: Badger Precollege Programs seeks an instructor for our middle school precollege program, PACE (Precollege Academic Campus Experience). This position will teach a one-week course in person titled UW Science – Behind the Scenes in July 2026. This course offers students the opportunity to tour many STEM-related departments and discuss the research that takes place on campus.
Internet Scout Outreach Coordinator PAship
College of Letters & Science
Computer Sciences
$31.18
UW Student Assistant
December 16 2025
Internet Scout Outreach Coordinator PAship summary: The Internet Scout Research Group is looking to add a graduate student PA to support our outreach efforts for our various grant-funded projects and publications – primary duties involve writing, editing, social media strategy, and marketing
Internet Scout Outreach Coordinator PAship
College of Letters & Science
Computer Sciences
$31.18
UW Student Assistant
December 16 2025
Internet Scout Outreach Coordinator PAship summary: The Internet Scout Research Group is looking to add a graduate student PA to support our outreach efforts for our various grant-funded projects and publications – primary duties involve writing, editing, social media strategy, and marketing.
Psychology Communications Intern
College of Letters & Science
Psychology
$16.00
UW Student Jobs
December 22 2025
Psychology Communications Intern summary: The Psychology Department at UW–Madison has an opening for a communications intern. Primary job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Writing about research in the department
- Developing human interest stories
- Graphic design
- Social media posting
- Digital signage
- Photography
We understand that many students have not yet developed all of these skills. We are more than willing to teach the person we hire how to do what they do not already know. In addition, the student worker will gain experience and numerous writing/design pieces to add to their portfolio. Those seeking a degree in journalism/communications, psychology, or any field of science will likely find this a valuable experience. Candidate must be a current UW student. Video experience a plus.
Science Policy Intern: Agronomy, Crops, and Soils - Work Study Required
Community Partners
ACSESS
$20.00
Local Work Study Student Jobs
December 31 2025
Science Policy Intern: Agronomy, Crops, and Soils - Work Study Required summary: Are you a University of Wisconsin student passionate about science, sustainability, and public impact? ACSESS—the Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies—invites you to join our team as a Science Policy Intern through the Federal Work Study Program. Step into a pivotal role where your efforts directly influence the future of U.S. agriculture, soil health, and environmental sustainability. As a Science Policy Intern, you’ll dive into real-world advocacy by tracking evolving legislation and federal agency actions, analyzing their effects on research funding, agricultural innovation, and policy affecting ACSESS members.
You’ll translate complex science into clear, compelling advocacy—writing policy briefs, reports, and outreach materials that shape decision-making. Engage with member stories and legislative campaigns, help organize high-impact webinars and Town Halls, and support training for Congressional Visits Day—preparing materials that reach Hill offices and empower over 80 advocacy visits annually. Collaborate on coalition efforts and new policy education programs, assist with outreach projects, and prepare position statements that drive public policy.
We’re seeking proactive, detail-oriented students with a solid background in agronomy, soil science, crop science, environmental studies, or related disciplines. Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills are a must, as you’ll distill technical topics for diverse audiences and support fast-paced advocacy and member engagement. This paid position offers 20 flexible hours weekly on-site at our Fitchburg, WI or DC office.
To apply, submit your resume, a cover letter showing your passion for science-informed policy, and confirmation of Federal Work Study eligibility. Start your policy career and help advance the future of agriculture with ACSESS.
Student Help--Water Science and Engineering Lab (Admin)
College of Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
January 05 2026
Student Help--Water Science and Engineering Lab (Admin) summary: This is a paid, part-time position with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at UW-Madison. The location is the Water Science and Engineering Lab, 660 North Park St. Hours are during regular business hours, 7:30 – 4:30 Monday through Friday. Ability to work through the summer is required and ability to work through next semester is preferred.