Graduate Research Assistant

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Graduate Research Assistant position at the Shidler College of Business / School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The position is funded by federal sources and is a temporary, 11-month role. Renewal is dependent on performance, departmental needs, and/or funding availability. The annual salary is $31,524 (Step 17). This is a part-time position with a Full-Time Equivalency of 50%.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled (or admitted) as a graduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography, Statistics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with big data analytics, databases, and computer programming (such as Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS/QGIS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and research manuscripts.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently as well as collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data collection and sensors.
• Experience with trail management.
• Experience with scientific writing and conference or journal publications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews relevant to the research projects.
• Collect, process, integrate, and analyze big data.
• Set up and operate data collection sensors.
• Assist in developing databases, data processing pipelines, and online visualization tools.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, journal manuscripts, conference papers, and research presentations.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Communicate and coordinate with project partners and stakeholders.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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