Why University of Nevada Reno Foundation
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedRaises and manages donor funds to provide need- and merit-based scholarships and support educational programs at the University of Nevada, Reno.
- University Programs: The University of Nevada Reno Foundation receives, manages & disburses funds in accordance with the designated restricted purpose for which the gifts were donated. Provides programmatic funding supporting students, faculty, research & the community in the area funds…$25.4M spent in FY2024
- Capital Projects: Assist in funding construction projects on campus. Some of the major projects include the College of Business building, Eric & Linda Lannes Basketball facility, Gateway Academic Building, Pennington Health Sciences Building, and the University of Arts Building.$17.9M spent in FY2024
- University Scholarships: Scholarship funding was used for both need and merit based scholarships. More than 3,781 donor-funded scholarships were awarded in FY25.$8.8M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenThe University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] .
Job Description
The SAGE facility is a hub for discovery, collaboration, innovation, and research. Located in Stead, about 10 miles north of the University of Nevada, Reno campus, our large laboratory spaces bring together multiple disciplines to address real-world challenges and advance scientific knowledge. We are seeking motivated student applicants to join our pool of talented individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience to assist our researchers and contribute to innovative research projects.
What You Will Do
Support research and technical projects through activities such as: Assisting with computer science, engineering, and interdisciplinary research projects Developing, testing, and maintaining software, scripts, or computational tools Supporting data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization Assisting with laboratory systems, equipment, and research technology Troubleshooting technical issues and developing solutions Documenting research activities, procedures, and results Working collaboratively with faculty, researchers, engineers, and other student researchers Learning new technical skills and applying classroom knowledge to real-world research This position is located at: 5625 Fox Ave Reno, NV 89506 About the Facility The SAGE facility at the University of Nevada in Reno is an ~180,000 sq. ft facility dedicated to advancing our scientific understanding of extreme environments, and the technologies we use to reach and diagnose such conditions.
We have a two-million volt and one million ampere pulsed power generator with a 100 nanosecond rise time, used to explore plasma phenomena and generate bright sources of radiation as diagnostic tools. We have also just installed multiple hypervelocity launchers, or cannons, used to create steady shock waves and accurately determine the equation of state and strength of materials, improving our understanding of planet formation, impact crater formation, and planetary defense. Required Qualifications This grant requires that the person selected for this position be a U.S. citizen.
Current undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno Major in Computer Science & Engineering or a related field Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Must be in junior or senior standing Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week during the semester The job site is not on main campus. Must be able to commute to the SAGE building: 5625 Fox Ave Reno, NV 89506.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidate with the following are encouraged to apply: Programming or software development experience Experience with data…
About University of Nevada Reno Foundation
From its Form 990- Budget $101.8M · Education
- founded 1981
- Open jobs 146 · Jobs at University of Nevada Reno Foundation · Full 990 report