Graduate Assistant (Hau'oli Mau Loa)

University of Hawaii • Hilo, HI

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The overall goal of the Hau‘oli Mau Loa graduate fellowship program in TCBES is to help develop the next generation of environmental leaders (e.g., conservation biologists or environmental scientists) in Hawai‘i. Three graduate assistantships are available for students dedicated to careers in conservation biology and environmental science in the state of Hawai‘i. Each assistantship comes with generous support for two years (2nd year pending satisfactory academic performance), including a Graduate Assistantship (salary plus fringe benefits), a full tuition remission, and additional funds to be used for attendance costs (e.g., books, fees, professional development, including travel to local and national conferences, and supplies).

Requirements

• Accepted to or currently enrolled in the UH Hilo TCBES MS Program
• Good academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the fellowship)
• From Hawai‘i, as evidenced by having graduated from a high school in Hawai‘i
• Pursuing a M.S. degree in TCBES
• Track record of supporting Hawai‘i’s environment (e.g., internships, volunteer opportunities) and serving in a leadership capacity or demonstrated leadership potential (academic, athletic, extracurricular, and/or professional)
• Commitment to attaining and pursuing a long term career in conservation biology and environmental science in Hawai‘i

Responsibilities

• Work with thesis advisor or internship mentor, where duties may include, but not limited to collecting data, processing samples, analyzing and interpreting data, writing project reports and/or thesis/manuscript, presenting results at meetings (i.e., community, local, state, or international conferences), mentoring undergraduate student assistants, developing final products for the project/internship, and other assigned tasks relevant to the position.

Benefits

• Graduate Assistantship (salary plus fringe benefits)
• Full tuition remission
• Additional funds for attendance costs (e.g., books, fees, professional development, including travel to local and national conferences, and supplies)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level