Engineering Technician - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Engineering Technician.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Engineering Technician will support laboratory, pilot-scale, and early commercial hydrometallurgical operations focused on the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from acid mine drainage (AMD) and related feedstocks. This role is hands-on and critical to day-to-day process execution, data collection, and continuous improvement of REE recovery, separation, and purification processes.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 12px;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:12px 0px;orphans%5C:2;padding%5C:revert;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E37.5-hour work week%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E13 paid holidays (%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/holiday-schedule%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Estaff holiday calendar%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/time-off/ee-leave%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Eemployee leave%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWVU offers a range of %3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/insurance-plans%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Ehealth insurance and other benefits%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for %3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);cursor%5C:pointer;line-height%5C:inherit;%22 href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/retirement%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cu%3Emore retirement benefits information%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EOperate and maintain lab-scale and pilot-scale hydrometallurgical equipment (reactors, clarifiers, filters, solvent extraction circuits, precipitation systems).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPrepare chemical reagents and solutions; conduct controlled leaching, precipitation, and purification experiments.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECollect, label, and prepare samples for analysis (ICP-OES/MS, titration, pH, conductivity, solids characterization).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMonitor process parameters (pH, ORP, temperature, flow rates, residence time) and accurately record operational data.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport scale-up activities by executing test plans, SOPs, and experimental protocols.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAssist with troubleshooting process upsets and implementing corrective actions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMaintain safe chemical handling practices and ensure EHS compliance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPerform routine equipment inspection, cleaning, calibration, and minor maintenance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDocument results clearly in lab notebooks, databases, and technical reports.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAlways maintain security of data and intellectual property.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EInterface with external customers in a professional manner consistent with WVU policy.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy This Role Matters%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThis position directly supports the development of a domestic, environmentally beneficial supply chain for mission-critical rare earth elements—transforming legacy mine waste into strategic materials for U.S. industry and defense.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Engineering Technician.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe Engineering Technician will support laboratory, pilot-scale, and early commercial hydrometallurgical operations focused on the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from acid mine drainage (AMD) and related feedstocks. This role is hands-on and critical to day-to-day process execution, data collection, and continuous improvement of REE recovery, separation, and purification processes.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:0px 0px 12px;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;background-color%5C:rgb(255, 255, 255);color%5C:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;margin%5C:12px 0px;orphans%5C:2;padding%5C:revert;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E37.5-hour work week%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E13 paid holidays (%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/holiday-schedule%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Estaff holiday calendar%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color%5C:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height%5C:inherit;text-decoration%5C:none;%22 href=%22https%5C://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation/time-off/ee-leave%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Eemployee leave%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. 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Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height%5C:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You%27ll Do%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EOperate and maintain lab-scale and pilot-scale hydrometallurgical equipment (reactors, clarifiers, filters, solvent extraction circuits, precipitation systems).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPrepare chemical reagents and solutions; conduct controlled leaching, precipitation, and purification experiments.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ECollect, label, and prepare samples for analysis (ICP-OES/MS, titration, pH, conductivity, solids characterization).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMonitor process parameters (pH, ORP, temperature, flow rates, residence time) and accurately record operational data.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ESupport scale-up activities by executing test plans, SOPs, and experimental protocols.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAssist with troubleshooting process upsets and implementing corrective actions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EMaintain safe chemical handling practices and ensure EHS compliance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPerform routine equipment inspection, cleaning, calibration, and minor maintenance.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDocument results clearly in lab notebooks, databases, and technical reports.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAlways maintain security of data and intellectual property.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EInterface with external customers in a professional manner consistent with WVU policy.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy This Role Matters%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThis position directly supports the development of a domestic, environmentally beneficial supply chain for mission-critical rare earth elements—transforming legacy mine waste into strategic materials for U.S. industry and defense.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Technology, Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in chemical processing, hydrometallurgy, water treatment, or mineral processing (academic lab or industrial) is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Familiarity with aqueous chemistry, acid/base systems, and solid-liquid separation.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work safely with acids, bases, and metal-bearing solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Must hold a valid United States Driver’s License.
• Capability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with critical minerals or mining-related wastewater (AMD).
• Exposure to solvent extraction or precipitation-based metal recovery.
• Experience supporting pilot plants or demonstration-scale systems.
• Basic understanding of mass balance and process flowsheets.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to work with basic hand tools. 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Technology, Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in chemical processing, hydrometallurgy, water treatment, or mineral processing (academic lab or industrial) is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Familiarity with aqueous chemistry, acid/base systems, and solid-liquid separation.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work safely with acids, bases, and metal-bearing solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Must hold a valid United States Driver’s License.
• Capability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with critical minerals or mining-related wastewater (AMD).
• Exposure to solvent extraction or precipitation-based metal recovery.
• Experience supporting pilot plants or demonstration-scale systems.
• Basic understanding of mass balance and process flowsheets.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to work with basic hand tools. 

Physical & Work Environment

• Hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant environment.
• Outdoor field work including but not limited to collecting solid and liquid field samples. 
• Required to work on-site in Morgantown WV, Monday through Friday, with limited remote workdays with approval from direct supervisor. 
• Travel required. 
• Use of PPE required.

Physical & Work Environment

• Hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant environment.
• Outdoor field work including but not limited to collecting solid and liquid field samples. 
• Required to work on-site in Morgantown WV, Monday through Friday, with limited remote workdays with approval from direct supervisor. 
• Travel required. 
• Use of PPE required.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.  

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.