High School Student Research Assistant

Overview

We seek to hire two high school students to participate in research with scientists at the Bingham Research Center and other researchers at the USU-Uintah Basin campus in Vernal. We are looking for students with interest in one or more of the following areas:
• Statistical and manual analysis of environmental data
• Organic chemistry/chemical synthesis
• Computer programming and modeling
• Creative scientific writing and public communication
• Chemical measurements and analysis in the field and laboratory
• Wildlands management, including remote/drone sensing

All training for any of these projects will be provided. Prior experience is not required.

Flexible hours and time off. We expect high school students to work limited hours during the school year (perhaps 10-15 hours per week) and more hours during summer (20-40 hours per week).

We prefer to hire current high school juniors, with the expectation that new hires begin work at the start of the third trimester of the 2024-25 high school academic year and continue work through summer 2025, the 2025-26 school year (senior year), and perhaps also summer 2026. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and levels of experience with scientific research.

Responsibilities
• Assist with research projects and other work as described in the overview.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 is required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in the above areas is a benefit but not required; there is emphasis on finding applicants with an open mind, a positive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• We also value applicants with a proven record of taking initiative in assignments, and producing careful, thoughtful, and consistent work. Coursework in science, mathematics, computing, and/or statistics is preferred.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2. Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

3. Contact Information for Three Professional References

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Minimum $15.00/hour

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

To learn about the Bingham Center, visit /usu.edu/binghamresearch/. To learn about the USU-Uintah Basin campus, visit /statewide.usu.edu/uintahbasin/.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
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