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Research Computing Student Assistant - Summer 2025 - University Libraries - 526276

Apply now Job no: 526276
Work type: On-Campus Undergraduate
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Information Systems/Technology Support, Engineering/Computer Science, Student

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $15.00/hour


Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries


Normal Work Schedule: Flexible; Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, 30 to 40 hours per week


Note to Applicants: Applicants must list available hours for work. Please also list your programming experience, including your depth of knowledge (basic, intermediate, advanced) and give examples of projects or assignments you have completed using a programming language and/or teaching related to programming or software. You may attach examples with their resume.


Job Summary: The Research Computing Student Assistant develops tutorials and teaches on topics such as programmatic retrieval of scholarly information, data manipulation, data visualization, high performance computing, and AI/machine learning.


Additional Department Summary: Expected start date is 05/05/2025.

The duration of this appointment is for intermission and Summer 2025, with the possibility to continue based on performance and availability of budget. During the fall and spring semesters, hours will need to be reduced to a maximum of 20 hours per week.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama undergraduate student. Intermediate experience working with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, MATLAB, or R. Willingness to learn new programming skills and to share knowledge through tutorials, consultations, and teaching. Creative. Ability to work at least 30 hours per week during the summer.


Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.


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.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency PolicyStatement

The University of Alabama 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf