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YCELP - Research Assistant – Data Visualization- YSE
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Job ID 36862
Employer School of the Environment
Employer Type On Campus
Category Research
Job Type On-Campus Jobs
Job Description
The EPI team seeks to hire a research assistant to produce data visualizations for 2026 Environmental Performance Index.
 
Duties
Develop data visualizations for the 2026 EPI consistent with the visual identity guidelines of the project;
Conduct basic data analyses and create conceptual visualizations that help communicate the 2026 EPI to general audiences;
Develop a workflow that allows for automation of data visualizations and other graphical element of the 2026 EPI report, website, and related materials; and
Other tasks as directed by the Principal Investigator.
 
To learn more about the EPI, visit https://epi.yale.edu.
 
To apply, please upload the following:
1. Résumé,
2. Statement, no more than 300 words in length, on how this position matches your experience and professional development goals,
3. Contact information for two professional references, and
4. One or two data visualization samples, especially if they illustrate your ability to fulfill the duties outlined above.
Job Requirements
Applicants should have professional or extracurricular experience with data visualization software, including statistical packages like ggplot2, that produce graphics suitable for print and digital media. 
 
Other requirements 
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and
Interests in sustainable development and data-driven policymaking.
 
Preferences
Competency with GIS and R, and
Experience or training in the fundamentals of graphic design.
Compensation $17.50/hour
Job Level CY25: Level III
Hours 5.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Primary Contact Zachary Wendling
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