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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary umkc student in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Umkc Student vs Part-Time Research Assistant?

AspectTemporary Umkc StudentPart-Time Research Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled UMKC students, possibly with specific courseworkRelevant academic background, often related to research field
Work EnvironmentOn-campus, flexible hours, academic settingResearch labs, university facilities, flexible or scheduled hours
Employer & Industry UsageUniversity, educational support rolesResearch projects, academic or scientific institutions
Search & Comparison IntentStudents seeking flexible campus jobsIndividuals interested in research experience in academia

The main difference is that a Temporary Umkc Student is a student working temporarily on campus, often in various roles, while a Part-Time Research Assistant specifically supports research projects, usually requiring relevant academic background. Both roles are common in university settings but serve different purposes and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Umkc Student job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,464 per year, or $16.6 per hour.
Temporary Part time Senior Research Assistant, UMKC School of Science and Engineering

Temporary Part time Senior Research Assistant, UMKC School of Science and Engineering

UMKC

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


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Job description

Hiring Department
Division of Energy, Matter & Systems
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Science and Engineering
UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Job Description
MCC Lab is offering a temporary, part-time position (25 hours per week) for a senior-year PhD student. The selected candidate will focus on the following areas:
  • Working in area of 3D visual content coding, in particular Gaussian Splatting coding and generative Face Video coding.
  • Algorithm research, MPEG standardization impact, Qualcomm's open source project contribution, and research paper publications in top venues.

Desired skills: signal/image processing, entropy coding, quantization and rate-distortion optimization, delivery of results under the MPEG common test conditions.
This position is a temporary, non-benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position and will be offered for a period of 6 months.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a PhD program
Application Materials
To be considered, you must complete the application at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and references).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu and include the name of the position and the Job ID number.
Handling of Application Materials
After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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