FY26 Graduate Research Assistant - Geophysical Institute (GI)

If you are a UA Graduate student looking for a valuable learning and employment opportunity, please consider applying to the Geophysical Institute (GI) Graduate Assistant Research pool. The GI may be hiring from this pool during the year, and the duties assigned will vary depending on the specific department’s needs.

Applicants will be reviewed on an as-needed basis by various departments during the year.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Have experience, or interest and capacity to learn curricular or research design and support.

Have an understanding of how learning/research/creative processes works.

Ability to collaborate and work in a diverse environment.

Good organizational skills.

Good communication skills.

Awarded Bachelor's degree and pursuing a graduate degree at UAF.

Experience in the RA topic area required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Awarded Bachelor's degree and pursuing a graduate degree at UAF.

Experience in the RA topic area required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UA Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, Alaska.  New hires will be placed on the Graduate Student Pay Scale based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Geophysical Institute HR at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu or 907-474- 7357.

This position is represented by the Alaska Graduate Workers Association (AGWA/UAW). https://www.alaska.edu/hr/labor/labor-relations/index.php.

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