Job Description Summary:

UCAR is excited to announce a job opening for a Student Assistant - Data Visualization UX Engineer. This position works with staff in the Visualization Services and Research (ViSR) Group to research, design, and develop explanatory data visualizations. These data visualizations will be used to communicate scientific findings to domain experts, policy makers, and the general public in support of the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory’s (CISL) mission to advance the geosciences with world-class computing, data management, and research in mathematics and computational science. Prior products developed by ViSR have been featured at the White House Frontiers Conference, Capitol Hill, NSF events, and are routinely used by Education & OUtreach (E&O) specialists at conferences and outreach events.

The primary focus areas of this position are: Designing and developing user centric data visualization interactives; Exploring novel and creative mediums for communicating visual information; Conducting user research to inform the design and development process and; Assisting with visualizing large datasets in collaboration with the scientific and E&O staff.
The primary focus areas of this position are: Design and develop user centric data visualization interactives; Explore novel and creative mediums for communicating visual information; Conduct user research to inform the design and development process, Assist with the visualizing large datasets in collaboration with the scientific and E&O staff.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Part time, Term - Casual (Fixed Term)

Compensation Min - Mid Range:

Student Assistant II: $23.18/hour

Student Assistant III: $23.68/hour

*Rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 11:59:59pm MT, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Applications will not be accepted past this date.

Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format): 

• Resume

• Questionnaire - (to be completed when submitting your application) In lieu of a traditional cover letter, the hiring team wants to learn more about your skills/experiences regarding very specific questions related to the critical skills needed to be successful in this position.  Your responses to these questions will be read and weighed equally to your resume, so please ensure you're providing detailed, yet informative, responses based on your previous work experiences.  That being said, we encourage you to keep responses to 2 - 4 paragraphs.

  • Describe a project you have worked on that involves data visualization, web design, or a combination of both (e.g. an interactive website for viewing data). What was your role on the project and how did it contribute to positive collaboration with others on your team? 

  • CISL values providing student/intern staff with opportunities for skill development to assist with academic and career advancement. What are you hoping to learn or accomplish during your time with us? How do you see this opportunity aligning with your past experiences and helping you move toward your future goals? 

Position Type & Term:  This is a part-time, casual position (10-20 hours/week, not to exceed 1000 hours in a 12 month period, with the potential of 30-40 hours/week during school breaks). This is a term position through September 30, 2025 (with the possibility of extension, funding permitted).

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Work Location Expectations:  This position is open to candidates seeking in-person, hybrid (combination of in-person and remote), and fully remote opportunities. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not spon