FYGraduate Research Assistant - Geophysical Institute; GI

If you are a UA Graduate student looking for a valuable learning and employment opportunity, please consider applying to the Geophysical Institute (GI) Graduate Assistant Research pool. The GI may be hiring from this pool during the year, and the duties assigned will vary depending on the specific department’s needs.

Applicants will be reviewed on an as-needed basis by various departments during the year. By submitting your application to this job posting you should understand that there is no guarantee your application will be reviewed or selected by a department.

The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. We value collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas, and we foster a respectful and welcoming environment. We are committed to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

• Have experience, or interest and capacity to learn curricular or research design and support.
• Have an understanding of how learning/research/creative processes works.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a diverse environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.

• Awarded Bachelor's degree and pursuing a graduate degree at UAF.
• Experience in the RA topic area required.

This position is located on the UA Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. New hires will be placed on the Graduate Student Pay Scale based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Background checks are required for the successful applicant. Any offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance with this application or at any stage of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution and is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

* This position is represented by the Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA/UAW). Contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907‑474‑7357 or at uaf‑gi‑hr if you need assistance applying to this posting.

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