Job Description

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences is GW’s intellectual and creative backbone—a place where research thrives, critical thinking is encouraged, collaboration is constant and real-world training goes hand-in-hand with learning. Columbian College is GW’s largest and most comprehensive academic unit. It’s home to 42 academic departments, three affiliated schools, 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 20 research centers and more than 500 full-time faculty—including Fulbright and Guggenheim scholars, award-winning artists, cutting-edge scientists and critically acclaimed authors.

The Research Assistant will implement lab, greenhouse, and field experiments that involve monitoring tidal wetland and coastal forest plant species composition, environmental sensor and datalogger deployment and maintenance. The technician will also help with lab organization, purchasing of supplies and equipment, running major lab equipment, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and establishing lab work flow and protocols.

Duties:

• Set up and monitoring of field plots and field experiments.
• Plant and soil sample processing in the lab.
• Lab organization, documentation of lab protocols, and coordination of student researchers in the lab.
• Literature review, data analysis, and communication of research findings.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in ecology or a related biological science
• Experience working outdoors
• Experience in student mentoring or supervision
• Research experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience using environmental technology

Hiring Range

$17.50 - $22.51

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)

Family

Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Laboratory Research

Stream

Service and Support

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework:

No

Required Background Check

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

R002195

Job Open Date:

07/30/2024

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

08/31/2025

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Remote job, Outdoor, Work visa, Monday to Friday,

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