Pay Grade/Pay Range: Not Graded

Department/Organization: 214231 - Civil Const and Env Engineering

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Continuing Student Temporary Assistant is for recent UA graduates or students temporarily ineligible for student employment (due to enrolment, etc.) who are continuing the work of their student role at the University for a short-term assignment (less than one year). Performs various duties with some variety and complexity for a college or department in support of a program, project, event or other sponsored activity.

Additional Department Summary: Works with Dr. Hamed Moftakhari on statistical modeling and coastal hazard assessment for a sponsored research project.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Some UA student employment experience performing the same work for the department.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in Python and R coding for advanced statistical analysis. Advanced knowledge of Bayesian statistics.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Civil, or Coastal engineering. Strong background in statistical modeling and coastal hazards assessment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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