Graduate Assistant, Research; Koch Lab

Position: Graduate Assistant, Research (Koch Lab)
Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa
- College of Natural Sciences
- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/20/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0000GA11
Description
Description

Title: Graduate Assistant, Research (Koch Lab)
Position Number: 0000GA11
Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Full Time/Part Time: Part
-Time, 50% FTE
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Start-up Funds

Other Conditions: Position is expected to begin approximately August 2026 or as mutually acceptable. Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance, program needs and/or availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research will involve employing conservation biology, field ecology, molecular, and statistical techniques to study the ecology of imperiled insects in Hawaii. Observe and record data of all laboratory and experimental work, including computer input and analysis. Assist with laboratory maintenance and inventory and relevant IBC protocols. Conduct research with collection permits in compliance with DLNR-DOFAW and USFWS. Prepare field, population genetic/omic, and experimental data for presentation and assist in writing manuscripts for publications.

Exercise effective data management in line with UH policies and procedures. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in pursuing a research career in conservation biology.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. equivalent degree in biology or ecology. Full time graduate student in the College of Natural Sciences Graduate Programs, UHM. Must have basic knowledge of bee biology, ecology,molecular biology, population genetics analysis, field work, and working with insects. Skills in applying basic laboratory techniques to answer research questions; ability to organize tasks and to work independently; ability to write scientific reports;

excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in conducting DNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis, R statistical programming, and related research and in handling insects, including stinging insects like bees. M.S. preferred.

To Apply:

Applicant must submit the following to Cassidy Tabata at cmlum:

(1) Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;

(2) Resume;

(3) Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries:
Jonathan Koch (kochj)

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