Research Assistant - Computer Science

Weber State University; Ogden, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking a Research Assistant to support Computer Science faculty with research activities, programming tasks, hardware setup and maintenance across projects.

As a pooled hourly position with 20 hours per week and a four-month window, you will experience a variety of topics depending on the professor assigned and complete payroll paperwork before starting.

Qualifications

• Junior-level standing in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• This position requires readiness to complete Payroll and HR documents before starting.
• Screening of applicants begins immediately.

Responsibilities

• To work closely with a professor in Computer Science to support research endeavors, programming, hardware setup, maintenance, etc.
• Each professor will have different research areas and targets, so topics will vary depending on the assigned professor.

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Assistant - Computer Science

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H00884P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 20

Months per year

Months per year 4

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $ 16

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

To work closely with a professor in Computer Science to support research endeavors, programming, hardware setup, maintenance, etc.

Each professor will have different research areas and targets, as a result, there will be a wide range of research topics depending on the specific professor that you end up working with.

Required Qualifications

Junior-level standing in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Physical Activity of this position

Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Not required

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantial exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents