Graduate Student Assistant - College of Science

• Location 3801 W TEMPLE AVE BLDG 55,FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATION,POMONA, CA, ,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Student No B

Description

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

JOB POSITION: Part-Time Graduate Student Assistant

DEPARTMENT: College of Science

ABOUT US
:
As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality
1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

SUMMARY: The Graduate Student Assistant will support a research project in the Department of Biological Sciences under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The student will assist with research-related tasks including literature review and analysis of insect morphological features related to insect age and reproductive status.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• Assist with literature reviews and organization of research articles.
• Support data collection activities, including preparation of materials and data entry.
• Assist with qualitative and/or quantitative data coding and organization.
• Support transcription, file management and documentation of research activities.
• Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and research materials.
• Attend regular meetings with the Principal Investigator.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow research ethics protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Current Cal Poly Pomona graduate student in good academic standing.
• Strong background in bee taxonomy, identification, and curation of pinned insects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate work in bee biology and pollination ecology

Previous experience working with pinned insects, data analysis, and insect identification to the Genus or species level.

Experience with insect dissections and knowledge of basic insect external internal anatomy.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.