Hourly Pooled - Social Environmental Systems Lab

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE:   

Research Aide

JOB PURPOSE:   

The student will work closely with Dr. Jake Hawes and Dr. Rebecca Witinok-Huber to assemble a social vulnerability index customized to the unique economic and environmental conditions of Wyoming. The student will have the opportunity to work as part of a team including geographers, atmospheric scientists, and natural resource social scientists to compare this vulnerability index to local, high resolution climate modeling. JFNTMP

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Work in a team to conduct research, learn about climate change and social vulnerability, and gain expertise in data science. Specifically, this will include: 

• Explore existing social vulnerability indicators and compare their composition
• Collect secondary data for use in a custom indicator
• Explore what makes climate change in Wyoming unique - what are we missing with national or global indicators? 
• Compile possible indicators, ideally in a spatial format (GIS)

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Current student at University of Wyoming
• Availability up to 10 hours per week
• Experience with data management
• Experience working in a team
   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience with social data, including Census data or similar
• Experience with GIS on any platform

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume or C.V. 

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/