Environmental Research Professional

The University of Wyoming is seeking an Environmental Research Professional to support the Ruckelshaus Institute's mission through research and stakeholder engagement on environmental issues in Wyoming. Key responsibilities include leading collaborative processes, conducting research, and preparing reports. The position values diversity and interdisciplinary approaches, aiming to provide solutions to environmental challenges. This is a full-time position located in Laramie, WY.
Job Description:

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

We seek a Research Scientist to support the mission of the Ruckelshaus Institute at the University of Wyoming. This position offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful research and stakeholder engagement on critical environmental and natural resource issues in Wyoming and the West.

The Ruckelshaus Institute advances the university's land-grant mission by providing service, information, and assistance to organizations wrestling with environmental challenges. The Institute is housed within the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, which values interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving; scholarship that can inform real-world solutions; tangible, place-based experiences to develop critical thinking skills in the next generation of leaders and decision makers; and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment on campus and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support a variety of Ruckelshaus Institute projects through a dynamic and multi-faceted workload.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate collaborative processes around Wyoming on environmental and natural resource issues.
• Conduct independent and joint research on topics relevant to the Ruckelshaus Institute's mission.
• Prepare reports, policy briefs, and academic publications to communicate research findings and project outcomes.