Climate Research Graduate Assistant

Mercercluster; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 15,153; Part time

Job summary

A university in Georgia is seeking a Climate Research Graduate Assistant to assist in research activities such as developing surveys and conducting focus groups. Responsibilities include statistical analysis of survey results and thematic coding of transcripts. The position is open to Mercer University students studying Public Health, offering $11 per hour with scheduled hours of 5 per week. Students gain valuable work experience and have the opportunity to present findings publicly.

Qualifications

• Current Mercer University student enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program.
• Must be in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing survey and focus group questions.
• Conduct focus groups.
• Complete statistical analysis of survey questions.
• Analyze focus group transcripts through thematic coding.
• Disseminate findings, including developing and submitting a manuscript and conference presentation.

Job description

# **Application Instructions:****Active Student Employees:** If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing **Workday** account. **Do not apply from the external careers website**. Log in to **Workday** and type **Find Jobs in the search**. Locate the position and click **Apply**.**External Applicants:** Please upload your **resume** on the **Apply** screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the **My Information** page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. ***You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it*.****Job Family:**Student Regular Wage**Department:**Public Health**Supervisor:**Cheryl Gaddis**Job Title:**Climate Research Graduate Assistant**Job Description:**Student researchers will assist with developing survey and focus group questions; conducting focus groups; completing statistical analysis of the survey questions; analyzing focus group transcripts through thematic coding; and disseminating findings, including developing and submitting a manuscript and conference presentation.Requirements: Must be a current Mercer University student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program and in good academic standing.Pay Rate: $11 per hour**Scheduled Hours:**5**Start Date:**03/23/2026**End Date:**08/31/2026Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.