Ecology Student Research Assistant - Federal Work Study

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia (UNG) in Gainesville is seeking a Federal Work Study Ecology Student Research Assistant to support biology and ecology courses, field-based research projects, and Earth Day planning on campus. The role offers hands-on fieldwork and opportunities to present findings at local conferences and engage with community outreach.

Applicants must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at UNG; preferred candidates will have BIOL 1108K or introductory GIS coursework and be

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Preferred candidate will have BIOL 1108K or introductory GIS classes.

Responsibilities

• Learn ecological field techniques and conduct field-based ecology research on the Gainesville campus, attend meetings to discuss research and Earth Day planning.
• Assist with lab sections of biology courses and present research results at local/regional conferences and outreach events.

Skills

Enrolled UNG student

Job description

Job Title: Ecology Student Research Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: UNG - Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 297734

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

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. Student worker needed to assist with biology/ecology courses, ecology field-based research projects, and UNG Earth Day event planning on the Gainesville campus.

Responsibilities

• Learning about ecological field techniques, conducting ecology field-based research on the Gainesville campus, attending regular meetings where we discuss the research and related scientific literature, and assisting with planning and preparation for the UNG annual Signature Event, Earth Day.
• Opportunities also exist for the student worker to assist with lab sections of biology courses as well as for presenting the results of our research efforts at local and regional scientific conferences as well as outreach and educational events.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will have successfully completed BIOL 1108K or have completed introductory GIS classes.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affluent 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.

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