Data Centers Climate Resilience & Community Engagement Student Research Assistant (SRA) (Student Wage)
Job Location:
Charlottesville, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Project: Living with Data Centers: Co-Producing a Framework for Climate Community and Infrastructure Resilience in Loudoun County Virginia(Environmental Institute funded research project)
Overview
Thisresearchproject will examine how data center expansion impacts climate resilience energy systems water resources and community well-being. By integrating community perspectives with technical analyses of grid reliability life cycle cumulative impacts spatial imprints and economic tradeoffs this project will co-produce with decision-makers and county stakeholders a first-of-its-kind localized study of the cumulative demands of data center developmentinLoudoun County Virginia--the worlds densest concentration of data centers. This locationoffers a critical case study for examining how the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure intersects with climate resilience.
Project Responsibilities:
During this internship the student research assistant (SRA) will primarilyprovide support to thecommunity engagementprocessthroughproject management support and support of fall workshops and future roundsinterview and focusgroup. This could include interviewing transcribing qualitative data analysis (coding) and summary report drafting. The SRA willhave a chance tolearn elements of the Equitable Collaboration Frameworkandcomplex facilitation as part of support to the Community Advisory Committee the research team andfutureworkshops.The SRA will have the opportunity to work on community engagement productssuchas data visualization and narrative forfutureSummary Reportsor flyers / graphics/ posters for workshops and focus groups.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Interest in climate resilience public policy community engagement or environmental justice.
Strong writing communication and analytical skills.
Ability to work with diverse community partners.
Experience with or desire to learn aboutqualitative researchand stakeholderengagement.
Data analysis or qualitative codingfamiliarity helpful but notrequired.
Graphic design or GIS mapping skills helpful but notrequired.
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
Time Commitment: This role will involve 10-15 hrs/wk during the academic year with a late July or early August start preferred. The role is partially remote and also includes some in person meetings at our office (2400 Old Ivy Rd.) and on Grounds.
This position is open to all UVA students; however graduate students are preferred.
Pay Rate: Undergrads: $17 Graduate Students $19-$21.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. You may direct questions related to this position to Kelly Altizer ( ).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Resume and cover letter required.
Education: UVA student: Graduate student preferred.
Experience: none
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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