Off Campus Work Study Positions - Animal Research Technician
Community Partners
Morgridge Institute for Research
$15.00
Local Work Study Student Jobs
May 31 2026
Off Campus Work Study Positions - Animal Research Technician summary: Work in the new aquatic facility at the Morgridge Institute for Research.
CRECE Undergraduate Research Intern
School of Education
Wisconsin Center For Education Research
$16.93
UW Student Jobs
August 14 2026
CRECE Undergraduate Research Intern summary: The Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (CRECE) invites applications for an undergraduate research internship program funded through a generous contribution from Susan Lobeck and George Krug and UW 2030. The program’s goal is to diversify the research communities that address early childhood education issues. We hope to do this by providing mentored research experiences to traditionally underrepresented undergraduate students. Research Interns will work with both faculty and graduate students on current CRECE research projects.
Research Study Participants
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Waisman Center
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
June 01 2027
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!
Microsoft Access Database Assistant
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Wisconsin Icecube Particle Astro Center
$14.00
UW Student Jobs
May 15 2026
Microsoft Access Database Assistant summary: The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center is seeking a student to build a Microsoft Access database for our accounting team! Join our Admin team in supporting physics and astronomy research!
Communications Student Intern
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Wisconsin Energy Institute
$14.00
UW Student Jobs
May 13 2026
Communications Student Intern summary: The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) is looking for a new addition to the communications team! We are looking for a student who is excited about showcasing our research, outreach programs, and the people behind them. This position will have the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums and projects, including social media, event promotion, email newsletters, website maintenance, press releases, and profiles on our students, staff, and researchers.
Harlow Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant
College of Letters & Science
Psychology
$14.00
UW Student Jobs
May 12 2026
Harlow Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant summary: Are you a UW-Madison undergraduate student interested in psychology, animal behavior, or hands-on research experience? The Harlow Center for Biological Psychology is hiring four Undergraduate Research Assistants to support our Animal Enrichment Program. Weekend and holiday availability is required, with flexible scheduling up to 12 hours per week. This position is ideal for students curious about primate behavior, animal care, or biological psychology.
Survey Research Interviewer
College of Letters & Science
University Of Wisconsin Survey Center
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
May 12 2026
Survey Research Interviewer summary: Are you looking for employment that builds your resume and offers experience conducting academic research? The University of Wisconsin Survey Center is currently hiring telephone interviewers to conduct high-quality research for university professors, federal and state government agencies, and not-for profit organizations.
Student Assistants (GA/PA/TA/RA/Fellowship)
College of Letters & Science
Political Science
$25.00
UW Student Assistant
May 31 2026
Student Assistants (GA/PA/TA/RA/Fellowship) summary: Are you looking for summer research experience, interested in books and reading, and enjoy working with people? This opportunity invites you to be part of an engaging research project exploring how fiction shapes political imagination and identity among young people of color. If you enjoy facilitating conversations, analyzing ideas, and working in a collaborative environment, this role may be a great fit!
Survey Mail and Data Entry Staff
College of Letters & Science
University Of Wisconsin Survey Center
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
May 18 2026
Survey Mail and Data Entry Staff summary: Build your resume and gain experience conducting academic research. Scheduling is extremely flexible and no experience is necessary.
Continuing Studies Writer/Content Assistant
Division of Continuing Studies
Academic Affairs & Programs
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
May 18 2026
Continuing Studies Writer/Content Assistant summary: The Division of Continuing Studies marketing team is interested in hiring a student writer to assist with the creation of blogs, news articles, social media content, content strategy, research and other projects as needed. The student will have an opportunity to build a portfolio of communication and marketing clips. This position can be fully remote with the potential for in-person work as needed and desired.
Communications and Marketing Project Assistant
School of Medicine & Public Health
Center For Human Genomic Prec Med
$34.27
UW Student Assistant
August 15 2026
Communications and Marketing Project Assistant summary: The Center for Precision Medicine (CPM) is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Graduate Student to join our team and support marketing and communications to showcase our research and outreach programs and the people behind them. The candidate will have an opportunity to develop content and marketing materials for newsletters, social media, website, and email campaigns. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic communication, science outreach, and digital strategy while working directly with center leadership and faculty. You will play a role in how the CPM communicates its mission and research to the university and the broader community.
CIRTL Student Help - Administrative Assistant
School of Education
Wisconsin Center For Education Research
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
May 15 2026
CIRTL Student Help - Administrative Assistant summary: The CIRTL Network is seeking an Administrative Assistant to help with a range of support tasks in our small team.
Student Biospecimen Laboratory Assistant
School of Medicine & Public Health
Carbone Comp Cancer Center
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
May 10 2026
Student Biospecimen Laboratory Assistant summary: The Carbone Cancer Center seeks a student Biospecimen Laboratory Assistant to support research core maintenance activities including database entry, supply inventory and ordering, and research kit and sample pickup for the UWCCC BioBank, Circulating Biomarker Core, Radiopharmaceutical Analytics and Specimen Research Lab, and Sample Acquistion Service. Due to the extent of training, we are looking for someone who can stay in the role for at least two years.
Chazen Museum Guide
General Services
Chazen Museum
$15.92
UW Student Jobs
June 03 2026
Chazen Museum Guide summary: The Chazen seeks University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduate and graduate students to form a small cohort of Museum Guides, which includes a mixture of University students and Madison community members.
Museum Guides actively support community and public learning within the Chazen’s newly restructured Engagement division. Reporting to the Chief Engagement Officer, Museum Guides develop and lead participatory tours of the Chazen’s special exhibitions and collection galleries. These include a mixture of K-12 fieldtrips, University and community group visits, and drop-in public tours of the museum. Additionally, Museum Guides will conceptualize, research, and execute new tour and arts activities, including for the Chazen’s forthcoming digital guide with Bloomberg Connects. Museums Guide will meaningfully participate in bi-weekly education team meetings and be invited to monthly Engagement division meetings. Overall, Museum Guides will strive to make all visitors and groups feel welcome and supported in their visit to the Chazen.
This paid opportunity offers a foundation in museum education and art-based pedagogies. Museum Guides will be exposed to and practiced in approaches for facilitating participatory discussions around art, as well as lesson planning, group management, and public speaking. Museum Guides will receive ongoing training and mentorship to support this work throughout the year.
Student Office Assistant – Chair’s Office
School of Medicine & Public Health
Family Medicine
$15.00
UW Student Jobs
May 13 2026
Student Office Assistant – Chair’s Office summary: The Student Office Assistant – Chair’s Office position supports the daily operations of the Chair’s Office within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health by providing general administrative support in a professional, welcoming, and service focused environment.
This role is largely customer service oriented, working directly with staff, clinicians, vendors, and visitors. The Office Assistant helps ensure the Chair’s Office operates smoothly by supporting front office activities, assisting with administrative tasks, and contributing to an organized and positive experience for all who interact with the office.
As a member of the Chair’s Office, this position plays an important role in maintaining efficient office operations and supporting the mission of the department. The position reports to the Director of the Chair’s Office/Faculty Development Support.
Library Reference Assistant (FWS Summer '26)
Community Partners
Wisconsin Historical Society
$15.75
Local Work Study Student Jobs
July 01 2026
Library Reference Assistant (FWS Summer '26) summary: The Wisconsin Historical Society Library seeks a graduate student or advanced undergraduate to assist with reference duties.
Major tasks of the position: Assist researchers in finding materials within the WHS Library and Archives. Answer general reference questions about the use, services, and collections of all campus libraries. Instruct patrons in the use and interpretation of various paper and electronic resources, including the Library Catalog, WorldCat, the Internet, and licensed journal and reference databases. Refer reference questions to WHS Library Reference staff when available. Assistance is conducted by phone, in person, and online. Researchers include students and faculty as well as the general public researching local and family history. Special projects as assigned.
Student Assistants (GA/PA/TA/RA/Fellowship)
School of Education
Kinesiology
$16.00 per hour
UW Student Assistant
May 25 2026
Student Assistants (GA/PA/TA/RA/Fellowship) summary: Professor Branchaw’s Science Education research team in the Kinesiology Department is seeking two undergraduate students to participate in a structured summer NSF-funded research experience to investigate how undergraduate students learn to think mechanistically in physiology. The project focuses on how students develop principle-based reasoning about core physiological concepts such as flux and mass balance, and how classroom experiences can support deeper scientific understanding. This research explores how students learn to reason through complex biological systems, connect principles to real physiological processes, and refine their thinking over time.
This in-person research experience will support students interested in developing science education research skills. Students will receive mentorship, engage in collaborative research meetings, and learn how theory informs data analysis and interpretation in education research.
Field and Greenhouse Worker
USDA-ARS Dairy Forage Research Center
$15.00 to $15.00
Local Student Jobs
May 16 2026
Field and Greenhouse Worker summary:
Looking for several field workers to assist in forage legume plant breeding in an agricultural setting.
1-2 Summertime Nanny Positions Needed
Private Residence
$19.00 to $24.00
Local Student Jobs
May 14 2026
1-2 Summertime Nanny Positions Needed summary:
Support novel clinical trial research while caring for two wonderful 8- and 11-year-old girls
Student Assistants (GA/PA/TA/RA/Fellowship)
College of Letters & Science
Integrative Biology
$15.00
UW Student Assistant
June 01 2026
Student Assistants (GA/PA/TA/RA/Fellowship) summary: Undergraduate research assistant