Graduate Assistant, Research

Graduate Assistant, Research (McDevitt-Irwin Lab)

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit:
College of Natural Sciences, School of Life Sciences

Location:

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Full Time/Part Time:
Part-Time, 50% FTE

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

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

Research will involve sorting subsamples from sediment collected from offshore biomonitoring stations for micromollusk identification and enumeration. Sediments will be processed under a microscope and carefully scrutinized; micromollusk shells will be removed and placed in vials for identification and comparison with a time series of samples from each collection site, and other research-related duties as needed. Estimated workload: 20 hours per week.

B.S. degree in biology;
Full-time PhD student in the Marine Biology Graduate program within the School of Life Sciences t have basic knowledge of marine biology, natural history, and invertebrates; scientific diving certified; coral reef out planting experience; ability to work independently.

Experience working with microscopes, invertebrate identification and mollusk samples; experience with ecological surveying;
Python, Matlab and Deep Lab Cut  experience.

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:
Jamie McDevit-Irwin jmcirwin

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