Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week10-20

Overtime Eligible?No

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Statistics department currently comprises 21 faculty and over 50 graduate students in our MS, MAS , and PhD graduate programs, and has a network of faculty affiliates at nearby research agencies (National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others). Our faculty members have a wide range of expertise and are involved in various interdisciplinary graduate training and research activities. Internal and external consulting activities of the department are supported through the Graybill Statistical Laboratory. Further information about the department and position is available on our web- page http://www.sat.colosate.edu/. Fort Collins, located one hour north of Denver in a beautiful location along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, offers abundant recreational and cultural opportunities.

Search Contact Emailann.hess@colostate.edu

Position Summary

During Summer 2024, the College of Natural Sciences and the Department of Statistics will be sponsoring several paid research opportunities for undergraduates.

• Students will work with Statistics faculty and graduate students on a variety of research projects (see full list attached).

• Students will be paid $20 per hour up to $1250.

• The schedule is flexible, but it is expected that students will meet with faculty advisors at least once a week and spend between 10 and 20 hours per week working on the project between 05/16/24 – 06/30/24. Extended and alternative schedules are possible.

• At the end of the project, students will be required to prepare a poster or written report.

• Students are strongly encouraged to submit their work at CSU CURC (Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity) in Spring 2025.

Position Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, students need to:

1. Be a CSU undergraduate student, with preference for students majoring or minoring in Statistics or Data Science.

2. Be available to work and meet with faculty between 05/16 – 06/30. It may be possible to do work remotely, depending on the project. Extended and alternative schedules are possible.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills/Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills to discuss and document research findings

• Ability to work independently

• Problem solving skills to address technical and methodological issues that arise during the course of the research

• Ability to identify and apply appropriate analytical methods

• Strong organization and interpersonal skills

Posting Details

Working TitleResearch Assistant

Posting Number202400512T

DepartmentStatistics

Salary Range$20/hour

Employee Benefits

Visit CSU ’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf

Close Date06/30/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

• Collect, aggregate, synthesize, and clean data

• Analyze data using R software

• Document findings and develop research presentations, reports, and/or manuscripts to communicate research findings

• Meets with supervisor on a regular basis to maintain ongoing communication regarding the reporting of research findings, meeting research goals, and quality of the assistant’s performance

• Perform other related duties as required

Percentage Of Time100%

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of Professional References

Optional Documents