Sustainability Scientific Illustrator

Job Summary:

Are you a graphic designer or data visualization whiz who is passionate about planet-saving research? Do you enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders to conceive and produce work that makes a difference? Come join our team of supportive, collaborative, mission-focused individuals at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. We are seeking a Scientific Illustrator to join our Sustainability Research Hub (SRH). The SRH aims to make UW-Madison the preeminent destination for environmental science by supporting innovative, large-scale, cross-cutting sustainability research on campus and beyond. As a data visualization specialist, you will enhance grant proposals by creating graphic elements to help researchers communicate scientific concepts and processes in easily understood and eye-catching visualizations. You will work closely with SRH leadership and be supported by colleagues on the proposal preparation team. Principle Investigators will count on your keen eye for detail to ensure proposal graphics are clear, compelling, and effective. You will leverage existing UW-Madison branding to create templates and graphics to bring a cohesive look to proposals.

The Nelson Institute is committed to elevating underrepresented voices, promoting anti-racism, and modeling inclusive excellence at UW-Madison. As the most interdisciplinary academic unit on campus, we believe the diverse perspectives and experiences of our community are key to innovation and shared success. Bring your creativity and energy to a cooperative team.

Responsibilities:
Creates illustrations in a variety of media to communicate scientific and/or medical concepts and processes to support the communication of ideas and strategy for the unit.

• 50% Produces conceptual accurate illustrations for various mediums and fields of interest designed to instruct, inform, and communicate
• 20% Designs and executes project workflows, documents activity, and disseminates updates to stakeholders to ensure quality products within established timelines
• 10% Serves as a primary point of contact for stakeholders
• 20% Work with researchers to augment grant proposals by translating complex processes and data with effective graphic design elements and compelling data visualizations

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
Extensive experience with data visualization
Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, illustration, or publishing software
Ability to translate complex ideas into easily understood graphics
Preferred:
Experience designing visual elements for scientific publications
Background in statistics, data analytics, scientific research, or similar field
Strong customer service track record
Experience working on proposals for extramural support

Work Schedule:

Exact hours and schedule will be determined at time of hire

Work Type:

Part Time: 50%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $18.94 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Salary will be negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ).

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background

Contact:

Lili Gagliano
[email protected]
608-890-4747
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Scientific Illustrator(CM020)

Department(s):

A40-GAYLORD NELSON INST ENV ST/OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

293341-CP

 
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