Graduate Assistant - Biological Sciences

EKU Careers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Graduate Assistant in the Biological Sciences department to assist with various tasks, including lab preparation and teaching. Ideal candidates must be enrolled in Graduate School at EKU and are expected to demonstrate skills in curating collections and facilitating labs. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in both academic support and hands-on teaching.

Qualifications

• Graduate students must have been awarded a Graduate Assistantship.
• Ability to assist in introductory laboratory sessions and curate collections.

Responsibilities

• Perform various service duties including preparing labs and teaching sessions.
• Help curate collections for the department.

Skills

Laboratory preparation

Collection curation

Teaching

Education

Enrollment in Graduate School at EKU

Job description

Title: Graduate Assistant - Biological Sciences

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

Hours Per Week: 20

Additional Schedule Details:Fall 2025

Contact Person:Oliver Oakley

Job Summary/Basic Functions

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have already been awarded a Graduate Assistantship by the Department of Biological Sciences. Graduate Assistants will perform various service duties for the department, including helping curate collections, preparing labs, and teaching laboratory sessions (primarily for introductory 100-level labs, but may include others as needed).

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Must be enrolled in Graduate School at EKU

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

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Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.