Biology Student Research Assistant - Federal Work Study

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a federal work study student to assist in the Biology department at the Gainesville campus. As a Biology Research Assistant, you will engage in developing research, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating findings.

This role requires monthly meetings to discuss research progression and a commitment to completing research projects. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and have shown competency in specific biology courses. This position aims to foster student engagement in scientific processes.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia.
• Showing competency in required biology courses.
• Desire for continued learning and engaging in scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Engage in regular meetings to discuss research ideas.
• Schedule times to collect and analyze data.
• Communicate research findings using scientific methods.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Enrollment in at least six credit hours at the University of North Georgia

Competency in BIOL 1107K and BIOL 1108K

Job description

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Biology department on the Gainesville campus. Biology Research Assistants will help develop research, collect and analyze data, and communicate their research.

Responsibilities

• Biology Research Assistant Requirements include engaging in regular meetings to discuss research ideas, concepts, and progression.
• Outside of the regular discussion meetings, Biology Research Assistants will schedule times to collect and analyze data.
• They will communicate their research using standard scientific methods (e.g., poster, oral presentation, and/or scientific article).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Show a desire for continued learning and engaging in the scientific process.
• Committed to following through the research process from development to communication.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Showing competency in BIOL 1107K and BIOL 1108K ("A" or "B" grade in the course)

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.