Undergrad Research Assistant

Salary/Position Classification

• $18.00-$20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a non-benefited Student position, all considered applicants are required to be an enrolled student at UND.

The UND Arctic Lab (Department of Communication, A&S) seeks to fill two positions to work on a DoD project that aims to develop and implement the essential methods, algorithms, and distributed workflows necessary for integrating computation directly into cyberinfrastructure focused on geospatial problem-solving challenges inherent to Arctic transformation. This URA position seeks undergraduate students from Communication, Geography & GIS, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and other STEM disciplines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contributing to writing reports and papers 
• Development of literature reviews 
• Assisting with data analysis and reporting 
• Assisting with developing research presentations 
• Assisting project team members with research productivity 

Required Competencies

• Very good English communication skills, both spoken and written
• Strong computer skills (may include experience with a variety of software packages).
• Self-starter, hardworking, passionate regarding research and scientific reporting

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing BS, BA in related STEM fields
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of one credit at UND.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

Application must include (Resume, Cover Letter, etc.):
Resume and transcript

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