Graduate Assistant - Biology, Curatorial Assistant

Graduate Assistant (GA)

We are seeking a Graduate Assistant to work 20 hours per week in the Natural History Collection within the Department of Biological Sciences. The GA will receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Duties may include:

• mounting, labeling, preparing, and/or maintaining specimens
• identifying species according to currently recognized taxonomy
• assembling and maintaining public displays of specimens
• maintaining the collection’s online and social media presence

This position will develop skills and experience in museum curation, database management, and the science of taxonomy. These skills are valuable to individuals 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.

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

• Ability to lift specimens weighing up to 50 pounds
• Typing

Employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

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.

$15.00 per hour

Please contact Cassie Birch at
c1birch