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JOB TITLE:
Hourly Pooled - SER Research Assistant
JOB PURPOSE:
The School of Energy Resources (SER) is seeking a graduate or law school research assistant to contribute interdisciplinary legal and social research in relation to a grant recently received from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation which focuses on the potential for producing critical minerals and rare earth elements (CM/REE) from waste residuals produced from coal and hard rock mining. The person hired to this position will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of SER researchers to help carry out tasks related to legal and/or social science analysis. See https://sloan.org/programs/research/energy-and-environment/announcing-critical-minerals-and-metals-rfp-grantees.
To provide research and writing assistance in work carried out under SER’s award from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct high-quality legal and/or social science research and analysis, potentially including field-based research and qualitative interviewing
- Deliver high-quality written work on complex social, legal, and technical issues, with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Be able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting
- Be able to carry out research tasks reliably and with an appropriate level of independence
- Occasionally travel to field sites to assist in conducting stakeholder meetings and/or interviews
- Complete all academic requirements associated with their graduate program while successfully maintaining a 10-20 hour per week work schedule.
COMPETENCIES:
Must have a background in law and/or social science methodologies with ability for effective writing and research.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
- Hiring is contingent upon admittance to an applicable graduate program at the University of Wyoming
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Experience in the field of law, social science, or another relevant discipline, including experience with legal research and analysis and/or qualitative and quantitative social science research method.
- Ability to effectively articulate complex ideas verbally and in writing
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Team oriented, self-motivated
- Familiarity with standard citation formats
- Strong track record of reliability
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. 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 call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
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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/
