Job Description
Research assistants collect data in field and lab settings for resource programs, evaluating restoration and habitat efforts. They ensure project integrity through accurate measurements.
University of Wyoming supports academic and extension centers statewide. The Sheridan Research and Extension Center operates in_goose Creek Valley, focusing on rangeland and agronomy studies near historical homelands.
Tasks involve field data collection across projects on invasive weeds and forage agronomy using tools like traps and recorders, maintaining research farm grounds, and commuting via compliant vehicles. Collaboration includes independent work and team contributions in outdoor conditions. A challenge includes adapting to variable weather during data collection without indoor alternatives.
Location mandates work at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center in Wyoming. Schedule aligns with semester needs, emphasizing outdoor fieldwork. Benefits involve skill-building in natural resources and access to university-trained development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory data collection
- Support projects in rangeland restoration and invasive weed management
- Aid wildlife habitat improvement and forage agronomy tasks
- Maintain day-to-day grounds and fields of research farm
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Valid driver's license compliant with university standards
- Students seeking degree in range management, plant sciences, or related field preferred