[from Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry]

RURS Student Co-Chair Positions

The Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium (RURS), held every spring semester, is the premiere event for undergraduates across all disciplines to present their research projects and compete for recognition at Rice. Spring 2022 will be the 20th anniversary of such an event, and we are looking for student leaders who can help us envision the next evolution of showcasing undergraduate research at Rice. If you are passionate about celebrating student work, enthusiastic about planning and managing a large-scale event, and eager to advance the legacy of RURS we encourage you to apply.

Reporting to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) staff, the co-chairs will be responsible for:

• collaboratively designing an undergraduate research showcase and celebration,
• managing event planning tasks,
• recruiting participants, judges and volunteers,
• creating event materials,
• publicizing the event, and
• coordinating event day logistics.

Experience with event planning, database management, graphic design, and/or publicity preferred but not required. Applicants must be current Rice undergraduate students. Students from all fields are encouraged to apply.

The Co-Chairs will work approximately 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semester. Additional hours may be required in the week leading up to the event. Co-chairs must be available the entire day of the event.

Please include in your cover letter your motivation for applying for this position, whether you are a past participant of RURS (not required to apply), and the skills/experiences you have related to this position.

Questions regarding the position or the hiring process can be directed to Corin Bauman, Assistant Director- OURI, e: cb63@rice.edu, p: 713-348-4678.