Graduate Assistant; Hau'oli Mau Loa

Position: Graduate Assistant (Hau'oli Mau Loa)
Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Hilo, Hilo, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Division: College of Natural and Health Sciences - Biology
Opening Date: 09/29/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: GA11
Description
Position Number: GA11
Hiring Unit:
College of Health & Natural Sciences, TCBES

Location:

UH-Hilo
Date Posted:
September 29, 2025
Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until filled, first review date on or about December 15, 2025
Salary Information: GA11-15 $ 2,429/mo $ 29,148/annual
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time - Part Time Equivalency - 50%
Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary - Not to Exceed:
July 31, 2027

The overall goal of the Hau'oli Mau Loa graduate fellowship program in TCBES is to help develop the next generation of environmental leaders (e.g., conservation biologists or environmental scientists) in Hawai'i.

Other

Conditions:

Appointment to begin approximately August 2026, pending availability of funding. Three graduate assistantships available for students dedicated to careers in conservation biology and environmental science in the state of Hawai'i. Each assistantship comes with generous support for two years (2nd year pending satisfactory academic performance), including a Graduate Assistantship (salary plus fringe benefits), a full tuition remission, and additional funds to be used for attendance costs (e.g., books, fees, professional development, including travel to local and national conferences, and supplies).

CRITERIA:

(1) good academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the fellowship); (2) from Hawai'i, as evidenced by having graduated from a high school in Hawai'i; (3) pursuing a M.S. degree in TCBES; (4) track record of supporting Hawai'i's environment (e.g., internships, volunteer opportunities) and serving in a leadership capacity or demonstrated leadership potential (academic, athletic, extracurricular, and/or professional); and (5) commitment to attaining and pursuing a long term career in conservation biology and environmental science in Hawai'i.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with thesis advisor or internship mentor, where duties may include, but not limited to collecting data, processing samples, analyzing and interpreting data, writing project reports and/or thesis/manuscript, presenting results at meetings (i.e., community, local, state, or international conferences), mentoring undergraduate student assistants, developing final products for the project/internship, and other assigned tasks relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Accepted to or currently enrolled in the UH Hilo TCBES MS Program

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

Cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications. You must clearly express your commitment to and leadership in supporting Hawaii's environment

Curriculum Vitae or resume

Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) professional references;

Transcript(s) (official transcripts will be required prior to hiring; unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your initial application.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries:
Dr. Jonathan Price, Associate Director TCBES Graduate Program;

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