<p>Join Our Campus Community!</p> <p>Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming.?Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!</p> <p>At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace.</p> <p>JOB TITLE:</p> <p>Herbarium Assistant</p> <p>DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:</p> <p>Botany Department</p> <p>Job location:</p> <p>Aven Nelson Building Room 311</p> <p>Pay rate or range:</p> <p>$14/hour</p> <p>JOB PURPOSE:</p> <p>Assist with Herbarium improvements and graduate student projects</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>While using proper specimen handling techniques, primary tasks include sorting, filing, barcoding, and imaging herbarium plant specimens, which will help complete digitization and data sharing of the herbarium's specimens to the wider scientific community.</p> <p>COMPETENCIES:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in-progress or earned.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Interest in Herbarium work/ Botany studies.</p> <p>Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.</p> <p>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Prior experience with herbarium curatorial tasks (e.g., sorting, filing, databasing, imaging) is helpful but not required</p> <p>EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:</p> <p>Work in the Herbarium could prepare students for college courses or careers in the following fields: Botany, Environment and Natural Resources Management, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, Biology, Forest Resources, Geology and Earth Sciences, Plant Production and Protection, Plant Sciences, Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, Reclamation and Restoration Ecology, Soil Science, Zoology and Physiology</p> <p>REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:</p> <p>Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:</p> <ul> <li>Resume or C.V. </li></ul> <p>WORK LOCATION:</p> <p>On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.</p> <p>HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:</p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance?with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email?jobapps@uwyo.edu.</p> <p>ABOUT LARAMIE:</p> <p>The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.</p> <p>Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/</p>