Graduate Assistant - Biology, Curatorial Assistant

Graduate Assistant
- Biology, Curatorial Assistant

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch c1birch

Position Information

Title
- Graduate Assistant
- Biology, Curatorial Assistant

Position Description
- The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Overview/Responsibilities The GA will work with the animal and plant specimens in the Natural History Collection within the Department of Biological Sciences. Duties may include: mounting, labeling, preparing, and/or maintaining specimens identifying species according to currently recognized taxonomy data entry assembling and maintaining public displays of specimens maintaining the collection's online and social media presence.

Outcomes/Benefits This position will enable the GA to develop skills and experience in museum curation, database management, and the science of taxonomy. These skills are valuable to individuals who are interested in a career in museum science, organismal or evolutionary biology, or systematics. Opportunities may become available to contribute to research projects involving the collection or analysis of biological specimens.

Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications Experience handling biological specimens Basic understanding of biological taxonomy and nomenclature Proficiency with Microsoft Office Familiarity with scientific literature

Physical Demands
- Physical Demands Ability to lift specimens weighing up to 50 pounds Typing

Special Conditions for Eligibility
- Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is and E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement
- Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate - $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
- Stu
05807P

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
- The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch c1birch

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