Arboretum Undergraduate Research Assistant
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Arboretum Education Programs
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 18 2026
Arboretum Undergraduate Research Assistant summary: Are you interested in gaining research experience, working outdoors, and learning about plants? Join the Arboretum's research team in summer 2026! If you are applying to more than one job at the Arboretum, please rank your interest in each position in priority order (1st, 2nd, etc) and indicate this in your cover letter.
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!
Center for Limnology Research Operations Support
College of Letters & Science
Center For Limnology
$14.50-$15.00
UW Student Jobs
June 01 2026
Center for Limnology Research Operations Support summary: The Center for Limnology is seeking a motivated and independent student to assist with research operations at the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology. The main role of the position would be to support the Laboratory Manager and all the researchers doing limnological research in both the field and lab. The Center for Limnology’s mission is to exemplify The Wisconsin Idea by providing new knowledge and information on aquatic ecosystems through research, education, outreach and public service; and to facilitate and support research and teaching.
SSEC Summer Internship Program
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Space Science & Engineering Center
$17.00
UW Student Jobs
February 20 2026
SSEC Summer Internship Program summary: The Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC) is excited to offer a paid 10-week summer internship where you can gain experience in an academic research environment.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Genetics & Orthopedic Research Laboratory in the School of Veterinary Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine
Surgical Sciences
$15.00/hour
UW Student Jobs
February 20 2026
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Genetics & Orthopedic Research Laboratory in the School of Veterinary Medicine summary: POSITIVE, UPBEAT AND INNOVATIVE LAB is looking for undergraduates to join our team! The Comparative Genetics & Orthopedic Research Laboratory in the School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a team-oriented and self-motivated Laboratory Student Hourly with interest in bioinformatics and AI programming with a focus on computational biology. This position is ideal for an undergraduate student with a strong interest in pursuing a career in bioinformatics.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Otolaryngology
School of Medicine & Public Health
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 25 2026
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Otolaryngology summary: Conduct behavioral assays on rat models of neurodegenerative disease. Perform analysis for several behavioral tests. During various parts of the year, there may be opportunities to learn and perform wet lab procedures such as cryosectioning, fluorescent staining, western blot, etc.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
School of Medicine & Public Health
Psychiatry
$13.00
UW Student Jobs
March 01 2026
Undergraduate Research Assistant summary: The Department of Psychiatry currently has openings for undergraduate students who are interested in studying the biological basis of fear and anxiety in rhesus macaques.
Center for Limnology Water Chemistry Lab Technician
College of Letters & Science
Center For Limnology
$14.50-$15.00
UW Student Jobs
June 01 2026
Center for Limnology Water Chemistry Lab Technician summary: The Center for Limnology a part-time undergrad (up to 30 hours/week) to assist in the Center for Limnology’s Water Chemistry Lab. The CFL Water Chemistry Lab is responsible for conducting routine analyses on water samples collected from several Wisconsin lakes as part of the National Science Foundation funded North Temperate Lakes Long Term Ecological Research program.
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant - Maeda Lab
College of Letters & Science
Botany
$13.50-$15.00
UW Student Jobs
March 15 2026
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant - Maeda Lab summary: The Maeda Laboratory in Birge Hall (next to Bascom Hall) is seeking a reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented undergraduate to support daily laboratory operations. This role is ideal for a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in a plant molecular biology and biochemistry research environment.
Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining glassware, organising laboratory supplies, placing orders for reagents and consumables, maintaining the chemical inventory, and assisting with preparation for basic experiments (e.g., preparing sample vials and culture media).
Students majoring in a science discipline are preferred, but prior laboratory experience is *not* required. Training will be provided. Strong organisational skills and consistency are essential.
If you are interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you are interested in this position. In your resume, please indicate your major, year in school, GPA, and research/work experience (if any).
Middle School Youth Program Instructor: UW Science
Division of Continuing Studies
Precollege Academic Programs
$1700
UW Student Assistant
February 27 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.
Summer Undergrad Research Jobs in Limnology & Aquatic Ecology
College of Letters & Science
Center For Limnology
$14.50-$15.00
UW Student Jobs
June 01 2026
Summer Undergrad Research Jobs in Limnology & Aquatic Ecology summary: The Center for Limnology is hiring undergrads for Summer 2026! We have a wide variety of full time positions available in ecology, limnology, chemistry, fishes, communication, and outreach. Work in Madison or Northern Wisconsin--free housing is provided for students working in the beautiful north woods at Trout Lake Station!
Girls Inc. Facilitator – Gr K-8
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
$21.00 to $25.00
Local Student Jobs
March 03 2026
Girls Inc. Facilitator – Gr K-8 summary:
Girls, Inc. empowers girls to succeed by providing trusting, mentoring relationships, a girls-only environment and research based, hands-on programming. Girls, Inc inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Student Graphic Designer & Scientific Illustrator – Coon Lab
School of Medicine & Public Health
Biomolecular Chemistry
$17.00 – $20.00 / hour (Depending on experience)
UW Student Jobs
March 15 2026
Student Graphic Designer & Scientific Illustrator – Coon Lab summary: The Coon Research Group is looking for a talented undergraduate designer to translate cutting-edge mass spectrometry and proteomics research into high-quality visual media. This role is perfect for a student in Art, Design, or Journalism who wants to apply their technical skills to scientific communication and professional branding.
You will work directly with the Principal Investigator and research team to create visuals for top-tier academic journals, international conference presentations, and lab-affiliated ventures.
Financial Operations Assistant (DFMCH)
School of Medicine & Public Health
Family Medicine
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 13 2026
Financial Operations Assistant (DFMCH) summary: DFMCH Financial Operations is the team that keeps day-to-day financial transactions moving accurately, compliantly, and on time. As a student hourly employee, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced finance team members to support core transactional processes—helping with purchasing, reimbursements, invoice routing, documentation, and data validation—while learning how finance operations work inside a major research university and academic medical environment.
Arboretum Land Care Assistant
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Arboretum Education Programs
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 18 2026
Arboretum Land Care Assistant summary: If you love nature and being physical, come join our team! Help maintain 1200 acres of Arboretum natural areas and horticultural gardens. If you are applying to more than one job at the Arboretum, please rank your interest in each position in priority order (1st, 2nd, etc) and indicate this in your cover letter.
Arboretum Assistant Ranger
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Arboretum Education Programs
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 18 2026
Arboretum Assistant Ranger summary: If you love nature and being physical, come join our team. Patrol 17+ miles of Arboretum trails and grounds, collect phenology data, and educate the public through day-to-day interactions with visitors while maintaining safety. If you are applying to more than one job at the Arboretum, please rank your interest in each position in priority order (1st, 2nd, etc) and indicate this in your application materials.
Arboretum Native Plant Garden Assistant
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Arboretum Education Programs
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 18 2026
Arboretum Native Plant Garden Assistant summary: Are you interested in gardening and conservation? Join our team and learn more about our 4 acres of Native Plant Gardens and pollinator conservation methods and projects. If you are applying to more than one job at the Arboretum, please rank your interest in each position in priority order (1st, 2nd, etc) and indicate this in your cover letter.
Undergraduate Lab Assistant
College of Letters & Science
Integrative Biology
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
February 20 2026
Undergraduate Lab Assistant summary: The Hardin lab is searching for a motivated undergraduate to fill a paid laboratory support position for the Spring 2026 semester and beyond. This is not a research position!
Digital Collections Assistant
College of Letters & Science
Computer Sciences
$14.50
UW Student Assistant, UW Student Jobs
February 28 2026
Digital Collections Assistant summary: Internet Scout Research Group is looking for a student to help with data entry and record maintenance of our digital resource collections.
Arboretum Outdoor Educator
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Arboretum Education Programs
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
March 01 2026
Arboretum Outdoor Educator summary: Want to explore and share your love of the outdoors with kids? Join us at the Arboretum in our summer education programs. If you are applying to more than one job at the Arboretum, please rank your interest in each position in priority order (1st, 2nd, etc) and indicate this in your cover letter.