Work Study

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JOB TITLE:  

Data Assistant (Work Study) 

JOB PURPOSE:   

Help with biological research and data management   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Data entry, filing, sorting aquatic invertebrates, and other duties associated with research and data management for species and vegetation communities of conservation concern in Wyoming. Many duties will be in a lab that includes sorting aquatic insects, pinning pollinators and other invertebrate related research . Chance for summer employment as biological technician.  

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COMPETENCIES: 

Ability to Learn

Consistency

Attention to Detail

Integrity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:  No experience necessary, just a willingness to work and attention to detail
Other requirements:  

Must be a current UW student

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

An interest in wildlife, aquatic ecosystems, botany, and/or vegetation communities. All majors and backgrounds welcome.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS: 

lab work, learning about research methods, entering data for analysis, interacting with scientists and graduate students

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 

2. Resume or C.V. 

   Please note: The successful candidate must be a current UW student and must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and /or academic year.

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s 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/ 

Posted Salary Range: $13.00/hour