Student Ocean Research & Program Assistant

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR); United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) seeks a Student Assistant to provide basic research, administrative, and program support. You will collect and organize information, conduct literature searches, prepare materials, and assist with meetings and workshops under COL staff guidance. This on-site, fixed-term position supports U.S.

operations. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program and able to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program with intent to continue.
• Ability to conduct literature searches and summarize findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic literature, web, and document searches on ocean science topics.
• Collect, organize, and summarize information from various sources.
• Assist with briefing materials, presentations, and reports.
• Enter and maintain program, stakeholder, contact, and project data.
• Support data collection, organization, and basic quality checks.
• Assist with meetings, workshops, and background research for COL.
• Support use of AI-enabled research tools under guidance.

Skills

Literature searches

Data organization

Basic writing

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited program

Tools

AI tools

Web research tools

Office applications

Job description

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) seeks a Student Assistant to provide basic research, administrative, and program support. You will collect and organize information, conduct literature searches, prepare materials, and assist with meetings and workshops under COL staff guidance. This on-site, fixed-term position supports U.S.

operations. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program and able to work in the U.S.