FWS potential Undergraduate Research Assistant (Student Wage)

UVAs Arctic Research Center is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to support social science research about ethical practices of collaborative research with Indigenous communities. The research team works closely with community partners in Utqiagvik Alaska in the SNOWPAC project funded by the UVA Environmental Institute.

This position is primarily remote with weekly check-ins with Prof. Caitlin Wylie and other team members. Specific activities may include :

• Transcribing and analyzing oral history interviews about infrastructure and urban development in Utqiagvik AK
• Collating information from research permits to build a dataset about research policy
• Conducting and visualizing social network analysis of our research team and community partners
• Contributing to communication materials associated with project reports and public outreach such as webpage content and public exhibit design

This position is paid $15 hourly and will be no more than 10 hours / per week. Applicants must :

Applicants should :

This position is open to being a Federal Work Study position.

To apply please submit an application.

This position will remain open for applications for up to 30 days from the posting date. However please note that the position may be filled before the 30-day period ends if a suitable candidate is selected. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the posting may close early once the hiring process is complete.

If you have questions please contact Caitlin Wylie ( )

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1