Student Assistant - Geophysical Institute; GI

Job Overview

If you are a UA student looking for a valuable learning and employment opportunity, please consider applying to the Geophysical Institute (GI) Student Assistant pool. Multiple departments within the GI may be hiring from this pool during the year, and 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 fosters a respectful and welcoming environment, with a commitment to serving Alaska and its residents through strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.

• First point of contact with a high degree of professionalism.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable speaking to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prioritize tasks and use sound judgment.
• Multi‑task effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Maintain databases.
• High degree of independence and problem‑solving ability.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled as a UA student in a minimum of 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or a newly enrolled student.

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

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

Geophysical Institute HR: uaf-gi-hr or

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