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JOB TITLE:
Research Assistant in Ecology
JOB PURPOSE:
Gain hands-on experience in ecological monitoring, plant growth research, experimental design, and data management while supporting an ongoing study in ecological restoration and plant demography. This position offers individualized training and occasional fieldwork across Wyoming, with an anticipated schedule of up to 20 hours per week that includes flexibility for time off. Individuals pursuing degrees or interests in botany, plant science, ecology, agriculture, environmental science, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include growing and maintaining research plants in the greenhouse as well as setting up and monitoring outdoor field plots in Laramie. Duties range from seedling production and soil prep to collecting growth data, maintaining digital spreadsheets, and participating in intermittent fieldwork across Wyoming. Training will be provided, including safety protocols and proper equipment use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current UW student, or an individual who has already earned a bachelor's degree
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application
WORK LOCATION:
On Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
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 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/