Temporary Research Assistant

Department

Climate Systems Engineering Research Initiatives

About the Department

The University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth (ICSG) is a groundbreaking effort uniting faculty from across the University to advance society’s understanding of our energy and climate future. The Institute combines faculty insights in energy markets and policy, climate systems engineering, and energy technology to produce world-changing ideas while also investing in the next generation of energy and climate thinkers, leaders, and innovators through novel educational programs.

Job Information

Job Summary:

Conduct programmatic analysis of all aspects of stratospheric aerosol injection, including but not limited to ground infrastructure, aircraft concept of operations, aerosol and precursor distribution, aircraft wake modeling, and stratospheric monitoring hardware and operational analysis. Integrate consultant engineer designs and findings. Assist with broader CSEi research community efforts. Report to PI Franke. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• Coursework in statistics, computer science or economics is a strong plus.

Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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Job Family

Temporary Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Pay Frequency

Hourly

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$24.03 - $25.64

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Posting Statement

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