Graduate Research Assistant; Ga Job Honolulu area,Hawaii USA,Research/Development

Position: GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (0000GA11)

Graduate Research Assistant

Title:

Graduate Research Assistant Position Number: 0000GA11 Hiring Unit:
John

A. Burns School of Medicine / Dept of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology

Location:

School of Medicine (Kaka'ako campus) Date Posted:
September 3, 2021 Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment; first review on September 10, 2021 Salary Information: $23,952 annual ($1996 monthly) Monthly Type: 11 Month Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time
- Full Time Equivalency: 50% Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary
- Not to Exceed:
December 17, 2021 but appointment may be renewed based on performance, departmental needs, and/or funding availability. Other Conditions:
On federal funds, to begin approximately September 2021 subject to position clearance and availability of funds. Renewal dependent on performance, departmental needs and/or funding availability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates and assists with the department's global health related research-training portfolio.

Provides support and assistance to Principal Investigator and project leadership.

Implements logistics to carry out students' research courses and training.

Assist with research and travel related coordination and administration, including student and faculty travel and housing; ensures documents are complete and accurate while maintaining participant files with proper security measures.

Coordinates student recruitment and application process and interviews.

Facilitates consistent communication between students and their mentors throughout the program.

Assists with preparing project manuals, reports, presentations, and newsletters as they pertain to student research training and mentoring.

Assists with completing the program's annual progress reports and ensures timely submission.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Health, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

Classified University of Hawaii graduate student in good academic standing.

One year experience in a Graduate Research Assistant or Graduate Teaching Assistant position or experience serving in a research and academic setting.

Outstanding communication and writing skills in English.

Essential software skills:
Advanced MS Excel, Advanced MS PowerPoint, MS Word, database and a variety of communications technology (e.g. email and teleconferencing);
Google drive system.

Desirable

Qualifications:

Experience conducting research and/or project administration and management.

Knowledge of research training programs including familiarity and interest in academic programs for student underrepresented in research training.

Understanding of global health and health disparities.

Knowledge of applying cultural literacy, cultural humility and cultural safety to research.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents:

a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications,
current curriculum vitae,
copy of official academic transcript confirming degree with confidential information (e.g. social security number, date of birth, etc.) redacted, and
names of three professional references (complete with contact information including e-mail address).

The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents are not included or are unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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