@ the University of Washington
www.pnnl.gov
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a government laboratory in Richland, WA, is currently hiring a User Interface Designer/Researcher and a Visualization Science Researcher. Jean Scholtz, from PNNL’s Information Analytics department and TC’s contact at PNNL, is recruiting TC student applicants to apply for these positions.
Please see attached job descriptions. If you have any questions for Jean Scholtz at PNNL please email Maggie for her contact information.
UW Environmental Innovation Challenge
Innovation in Clean-Tech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet
($10K Grand Prize, $5K Second Prize, 3 $2500 Best Idea Prizes awarded!)
The green economy is emerging and the clean tech sector is projected to explode over the next 10 years. If you are interested in “green collar” opportunities that make a positive environmental impact, this is not only your chance to compete for the $10K Grand Prize but also your opportunity to get ahead of the curve by establish your creditability in this emerging field.
The UW Environmental Innovation Challenge is your chance to develop a start-up company that delivers an innovative solution to a real-world environmental problem. Student teams will develop a prototype, proof of concept, or computer solution as well as an executive summary that demonstrates a business model with significant potential for market growth. Judges will include technologists as well as entrepreneurs and investors who support early-stage companies.
How it works – Interdisciplinary student teams (open to grads and undergrads) will form around a clean tech idea and work together to develop the proof of concept and business strategy. Mentoring and
coaching is available to help students indentify who the potential customers are and the process the process of getting their technology application to market.
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Full time, permanent position
Big Fish is looking for a confident User Experience Copywriter to join a growing internal team in Bellevue. A strong writer is needed to help with ongoing needs including instructional copy, error message copy as well as functional specs, and documentation of user interface requirements. This role will work closely with Designers, Art Directors and User Experience Architects to shape customer experiences that are aligned with internal brand and business goals. This role requires a knack and a passion for humanizing technical information for the end user.
Employment is permanent. Salary is DOE.
Please apply with Big Fish online; Job # 4991
http://gobigfish.com/jobDetail.aspx?jobid=4991
Graduate Staff Assistant – Undergraduate Research Program
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) has a great opportunity for a Graduate Staff Assistant. The URP facilitates research experiences for undergraduates with faculty members across the disciplines. URP staff assists students in planning for an undergraduate research experience, identifying faculty mentors and projects, defining research goals, presenting and publishing research findings, obtaining academic credit, and seeking funding for their research. URP maintains a listing of current UW undergraduate research opportunities and related national programs, and offers the UW Amgen Scholars Summer Program and the Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities. The Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium provides a forum for students to present their work to the university community and the public. Information about our program offerings and ethos is available on the URP website.
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Graduate Research Assistant – Diversity Council and Office of Minority Affairs
The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to assist in planning and implementing a diversity plan for the University of Washington. The RA will work with the University Diversity Council, which is the primary advisory committee to the President on matters of diversity and equity at all three UW campuses. Members of the Diversity Council include members of the University administration, staff and faculty members; undergraduate and graduate students representing student groups and student government; and members of the community with an interest in diversity in higher education. Council members share diversity best practices, engage in institutional diversity planning, and make recommendations to University administration about student, faculty and staff diversity; inclusive climate and curriculum; and institutional transformation. This position also assists in planning and managing all events, research, and projects of the University Diversity Council. The RA reports to the Diversity Council Coordinator.
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Posting date: November 25, 2008
Closing date: December 15, 2008
Position duration: permanent
A part-time (15 to 20 hours per week) position is available at
Sensors, Energy, and Automation Laboratory (SEAL), website
www.ee.washington.edu/research/seal
Sensors, Energy, and Automation Laboratory at the Department of Electrical
Engineering, University of Washington, is a research organization focused on
the design of sensors for biomedical applications, industrial automation,
and energy efficiency. The lab has a part-time position of a grant writer.
Duties include assistance with processing research proposals, project
communication with team members, proofreading, and technical writing.
Direct experience is not necessary, as training is available, however, the
expectations are high with regards to applicant’s abilities and motivation.
Very interesting job for someone who wants to become a professional grant
writer and/or enter the field of entrepreneurship.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Native American English speaker
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Highly organized
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows
Desired, but not necessary requirements:
- Experience with graphics design
- Experience with Reference Manager or EndNote
- Both students as well as staff will be given consideration. More
than one position may be available.
Starting pay rate is $14 per hour with progressive increases, and a
possible eventual conversion to a full-time position.
Please send cover letter and resume to lab director, Alexander
Mamishev, mamishev@ee.washington.edu.
In the cover letter, please describe you current student status, if any,
GPA, reasons for applying for this position, for how long you may be
available, and anything else you might find relevant.
Notice that long-term interest in this position is preferred.
*Student Photographer Intern*
Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Dean’s Office
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) seeks a student to photograph the
many and varied events, activities, and communities of UAA programs.
Responsibilities include coordinating photo shoots, directing subjects,
archiving photos, developing positive working relationships with UAA
staff, presenting ideas for images, and (of course) lots and lots of
photographing in a photojournalism style that conveys the appropriate
message.
Reports to the Public Information Specialist.
Successful intern will:
* Have a great, creative eye for photojournalism and a portfolio to
back it up (or the beginnings of one);
* Take initiative and be proactive about setting up photo shoots;
* Communicate well;
* Be flexible and organized;
* Have an innate ability to follow through;
* Be a member of a team;
* Understand how photos will be used and take and organize images
with a user mindset.
With this internship, you have the opportunity to build your
photojournalism portfolio, gain experience in a professional
environment, improve your photography, work in a supportive environment,
get your work published in department publications, and begin to build a
professional network.
Photos will be digital. UAA has a digital camera, but intern may choose
to use own.
7-10 hours per week; hours vary due to nature of work. Some evenings
and weekends required, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Two quarter minimum commitment. Unpaid, but possible to earn credit.
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 5-7 photo samples in a
photojournalist style to:
Kirsten Atik
Undergraduate Academic Affairs
220 Mary Gates Hall
Box 352800
If your photo samples are in an online portfolio, make sure to include
the link in your cover letter. No email please.
PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 15, 2008
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Student Writer Intern*
Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Dean’s Office
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) seeks a student to write about the
many and varied events, activities, and communities of UAA programs.
Responsibilities include writing press releases, web-based content, and
content for other UAA publications.
Reports to the Public Information Specialist.
Successful intern will:
* Have strong writing skills;
* Be open to re-writes and editing;
* Be able to meet deadlines;
* Take initiative and be proactive about setting up interviews;
* Communicate well;
* Be flexible and organized;
* Have an innate ability to follow through;
* Be a member of a team;
* Understand how the articles and features will be used and take and
organize images with a user mindset.
With this internship, you have the opportunity to build your writing
portfolio, gain experience in a professional environment, improve your
writing, work in a supportive environment, get your work published in
department publications, and begin to build a professional network. This
is a great opportunity for students interested in public relations.
7-10 hours per week; hours vary due to nature of work. Some evenings and
weekends required, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Two quarter minimum commitment. Unpaid, but possible to earn credit.
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and 3 short writing samples,
preferably in a style appropriate for journalism and/or web-based content.
Kirsten Atik
Undergraduate Academic Affairs
220 Mary Gates Hall
Box 352800
If your writing samples are in an online portfolio or web-based, make
sure to include the link in your cover letter. No email please.
PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 15, 2008
Job Title: User Experience Researcher
Job Category: Usability
Product: Windows
Date Posted: 06/28/2007
Job Code: 201930
Location: WA – Redmond
Company: Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com)
As the world’s leading Software Company, Microsoft has pioneered many of the technology innovations that paved the way for the digital information revolution. With products ranging from the Windows operating systems to the Office productivity suite, the Visual Studio suite of developers tools, and the Xbox 360 video game platform, and a broad range of new offerings in high-growth areas including Web-based services, unified communications, search, advertising and much more, Microsoft continues to be the worldwide leader in helping people and businesses realize their full potential.
Group: Windows Experience
The Windows Experience team works on all the core experiences for Windows’ users and partners. This includes the user experience for important tasks that users perform with their Windows PC – such as daily task access, devices, printers, media, and file organization. In addition, WEX delivers core platform components to 3rd party partners to enable them to provide their experiences and closely integrate them with Windows. These components include interfaces for common controls and dialogs, printers, graphics, search, and file management. Our mission is to “Make the Windows experience a vital and loved part of people’s lives”.
Job Description:
Windows and Windows Live UX Research is seeking to make a love connection.
Me – a SAWOSWMWLSF (successful and worldly Operating System with many Windows Live Services friends)…..looking to embark on my next big adventure You – a PIDUXRWWTMTWABP (Product Impact Driven User Experience Researcher Who Wants To Make The World A Better Place)
ME – I’m fun….I’m productive….I’m entertaining. I’m great on my own…but outstanding with my Live Service friends. TV, movies, music, photography, games… I love it all. I easily make connections to people and places wherever I go. I work as hard as I play. I love to perform and I’m productive in the smallest of businesses to the largest of enterprises. I’m frequently on-the-go, with a keen interest in going global…and seeing the world. I’ve been around a while, but I’m young at heart.
ME – I’m committed to self improvement and being the best I can be. Sometimes I just need some help knowing where to focus and keeping pace with a changing world. I have big ideas, but I’ll need your help to make it happen.
You – a usability engineer/user experience specialist with an advanced degree in psychology, human-computer interaction, human factors or a related UX field. You are formally trained in user-centered design practices and have knowledge and experience with evaluative methodologies spanning traditional lab studies, field studies, and expert review. You have a working knowledge of research methods including experimental design, data analyses, and data synthesis (reporting and recommendations).
We’re the Windows and Windows Live UX Research team. As a partner with other product development disciplines we ensure that Windows, Windows Live, and Internet Explorer ship successful and outstanding user experiences to hundreds of millions of customers. Big challenges and success at a world-wide scale are achievable. Outstanding communication skills (written and oral), and a passion for planning, creating, evaluating, and refining world-class software user experiences will make it possible.
Ready to change the world? Want to make a love connection?
At Microsoft, we believe that diversity enriches our performance and products, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. As our workforce evolves to reflect the growing diversity of our communities and the global marketplace, we continue to expand our efforts to understand, value, and incorporate differences as we help other realize their potential. Come explore diversity at Microsoft!
WEXUX
We are currently looking for Information Architects to assist with defining screen flows, developing wireframes and conducting walkthroughs with users. Contribute to the validation of the navigation model and wireframes with end users; assist with defining user interface and taxonomy. Assist in creation of architecture document, conceptual prototype (look and feel), and style guide.
Job Description
Our client is the nation’s largest provider of data, voice, wire line and wireless services to both consumers and businesses nation wide. We are currently looking for two Information Architects to assist with defining screen flows, developing wireframes and conducting walk-throughs with users. Duties:
* Contribute to the validation of the navigation model and wireframes with end users
* Assist with defining user interface and taxonomy
* Assist in creation of architecture document, conceptual prototype (look and feel), and style guide
Required Skills
* Must have 2-5 years professional experience contributing to Web Design, WireFrames, Content Architecture (degree with focus on Information Architecture may be considered in lieu of professional experience)
* Must have 1-3 years of experience with Visio, E-Commerce, Usability Design
* Must live local to the Bothell, WA area or within reasonable daily commuting distance. No travel is required for this project * Must be fully authorized to work in the US
Adam Novak
Sr. Recruiter
Kforce Technology Staffing
425.803.7121 office
425.889.5985 fax
The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) at the University of Washington is seeking a graduate research assistant. CWD creates customized programs to develop the workforce through recruitment, retention, and advancement strategies. The Center conducts research and evaluation in the areas of gender and ethnic diversity in science and engineering. Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) is one of the divisions of CWD. The graduate research assistant position (20 hours/week) will be available starting Winter Quarter 2009.
The graduate research assistant reports to the Director for New & International Initiatives in the Center for Workforce Development and is a member of a highly collaborative team working on CWD projects. Primary duties include the following:
1. Provide technical support for various evaluation projects related to female faculty development and student diversity in science and engineering fields;
2. Contribute to data collection and analysis as needed for annual reports and program management of the University of Washington’s Center for Institutional Change;
3. Work collaboratively with CWD staff on related projects as needed.
4. Manage assigned research tasks, which may include literature reviews, interviews, observations, and/or surveys;
5. Identification and development of appropriate survey instruments for institutional or departmental studies and evaluation projects;
6. Author or co-author research reports for dissemination in print and web-based media.
Requirements:
• Excellent research, writing and oral communication skills;
• Research experience and background in diversity and equity issues in a college or university setting;
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to collect and analyze data;
• Experience using computer software to perform statistical analyses and data management (i.e., Access, SPSS, Excel, and Microsoft Word);
• Experience in effectively communicating research results to a wide variety of audiences;
• Knowledge of web-based resources and web search skills;
• Currently enrolled graduate student at the University of Washington.
The position requires at least a one-year commitment, and compensation will be at the Research Assistant level (i.e., monthly stipend commensurate with graduate level, tuition remission, and health insurance).
To apply:
Send a letter of interest, a writing sample and your resume by December 1, 2008 to:
Priti Mody-Pan, Director of New & International Initiatives
Center for Workforce Development
101 Wilson Annex, Box 352135
Seattle, WA 98195-2135
(206) 543-4810; primody@u.washington.edu
If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to email Priti at primody@u.washington.edu or Dr. Suzanne Brainard, Executive Director of the Center for Workforce Development at brainard@engr.washington.edu.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.