Student Worker - Data Analyst
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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Desert Research Institute. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Job Description
The Division of Hydrologic Sciences at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) Las Vegas campus is seeking an NSHE undergraduate student for a summer research internship. The intern will contribute to an ongoing Maki research project investigating the relationship between near-surface humidity and terrestrial evapotranspiration in the southwestern United States. As part of the project the student will assist with collecting and processing meteorological observation data from various weather stations across the region.
This is a remote position. However the intern is expected to meet with the supervisor once a week either in person or via a virtual team call. An initial in-person meeting is preferred at the start of the internship to help establish the projects direction. The final meeting schedule will be set based on the students availability.
Required Qualifications
Must be a current NSHE undergraduate student enrolled in at least 6 credits
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
Experience with data analysis languages such as R or Python.
Preferred Qualifications
Major in geoscience civil and environmental engineering or computer science.
Hours/Pay
The pay rate is $16 per hour and the internship will total 120 hours. A schedule of 15 hours per week over 8 weeks is ideal. The start date is flexible but a June start is preferred.
NoFull-Time Equivalent
37.5%Required Attachment(s)
Please upload the following documents in the specified section:
Cover letter detailing your interest and any experience related to this role at DRI
Current resume
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.
Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).
All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
