Graduate Assistant (Hau'oli Mau Loa)

Hilo, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Number: GA11
Hiring Unit: College of Health & Natural Sciences TCBES
Location: UH-Hilo
Date Posted: September 29 2025
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until filled first review date on or about December 15 2025
Salary Information: GA11-15 $2429/mo $ 29148/annual
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time - Part Time Equivalency - 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed: July 31 2027

The overall goal of the Hauoli 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 Hawaii.

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2026 pending availability of funding. Three graduate assistantships available for students dedicated to careers in conservation biology and environmental science in the state of Hawaii. 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).

CRITERIA:

(1) good academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the fellowship); (2) from Hawaii as evidenced by having graduated from a high school in Hawaii; (3) pursuing a M.S. degree in TCBES; (4) track record of supporting Hawaiis environment (e.g. internships volunteer opportunities) and serving in a leadership capacity or demonstrated leadership potential (academic athletic extracurricular and/or professional); and (5)commitment to attaining and pursuing a long term career in conservation biology and environmental science in Hawaii.

Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Accepted to or currently enrolled in the UH Hilo TCBES MS Program

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

Cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications. You must clearly express your commitment to and leadership in supporting Hawaiis environment
Curriculum Vitae or resume
Names telephone numbers and email addresses of three 3 professional references;
Transcript(s) (official transcripts will be required prior to hiring; unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your initial application.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries:Dr. Jonathan Price Associate Director TCBES Graduate Program;

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DescriptionPosition Number: GA11Hiring Unit: College of Health & Natural Sciences TCBESLocation: UH-HiloDate Posted: September 29 2025Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until filled first review date on or about December 15 2025Salary Information: GA11-15 $2429/mo $ 29148/annualMonthly Type: 11 Mo...