GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (0000GA11)

University of Hawaii System • Honolulu, HI

81d • $23,952

About The Position

The Graduate Research Assistant position at the John A. Burns School of Medicine involves coordinating and assisting with the department's global health-related research-training portfolio. The role provides support to the Principal Investigator and project leadership, implements logistics for students' research courses, and assists with research and travel-related coordination. The assistant will also facilitate communication between students and their mentors, prepare project manuals and reports, and ensure timely submission of annual progress reports. This is a temporary position expected to last until December 17, 2021, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting research and/or project administration and management.
• Knowledge of research training programs including familiarity and interest in academic programs for students underrepresented in research training.
• Understanding of global health and health disparities.
• Knowledge of applying cultural literacy, cultural humility and cultural safety to research.

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.
• Assists 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree