Graduate Research Assistant

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa invites applications for the Graduate Research Assistant (0000GA11) position in the Department of Public Health Sciences. This 0.50 FTE, 11-month appointment supports suicide prevention trainings, evaluation, and public health messaging.

Date posted Oct 19, 2026; closing Nov 9, 2026. Duties include coordination with partners, preparation of reports, dissemination of materials, and community trainings.

Qualifications

• Classified graduate student at UH Manoa.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Maintain 6 credits per semester, except for 800/700F.
• Able to work respectfully with diverse communities and engage in suicide prevention work.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Experience with literature searches (PubMed, Psycinfo).
• Proficient with MS Office and connectivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PI and project team with coordination and implementation of suicide prevention trainings, programming, and evaluation.
• Assist with communication and coordination among project partners (healthcare, K-12 education, community groups).
• Assist with preparation and submission of reports and manuscripts; conduct literature searches and format data tables.
• Assist with development and dissemination of public health messaging products (brochures, website content).
• Participate in community trainings and events (some travel may be required).
• Attend meetings, conference/video calls, and trainings for the project.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Graduate student in good academic standing

GPA 3.0 or above

Maintain 6 credits per semester

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Webex

Teams

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant (0000GA11)-up to 2 positions | University of Hawai'i page has loaded.

2026-02245

Department

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health - DPHS

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0000GA11

Description

Title: Graduate Research Assistant (0000GA11)-up to 2 positions
Position Number: 0000GA11
Hiring Unit: Department of Public Health Sciences
Location: University of Hawai?i at Manoa
Date Posted: October 19, 2026
Closing Date: November 9, 2026, 11:59 PM Hawai?i Time
Salary Information: GA Step 17 (11-month) or comparable to qualifications and experience, see GA Compensation Schedule
Monthly Type: 11-month
Full Time Equivalency (FTE): .50
Job Term: Non-Tenure/Part-Time/Temporary
Funding: Extramural

Other Conditions:

• pending position clearance and availability of funds.
• position renewable contingent to availability of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance.
• position to tentatively begin in December 2026 or soon thereafter.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the principal investigator and project team with coordination and implementation of suicide prevention trainings, programming, and evaluation.
• Assist with communication and coordination with/among project partners (e.g., healthcare, K-12 education, community based organizations, youth groups, etc.).
• Assist with preparation and submission of reports and manuscripts relating to mental health and suicide prevention, including conducting literature searches and formatting data tables.
• Assist with development and dissemination of public health messaging products (e.g., brochures, website content, etc.) relating to mental health/suicide prevention awareness.
• Participate in community trainings, events, and forums to promote mental health/suicide prevention for the public (some may require travel to community sites, including neighbor islands, pending university travel restrictions).
• Participate in meetings, conference/video calls, and trainings for the project.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Classified graduate student at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
• Be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Maintain 6 credits per semester, with the exception of those who have reached 800 (dissertation) or 700F (thesis).
• Able to work respectfully with diverse communities, and with a heightened level of sensitivity necessary for mental health/suicide prevention work.
• Able to work and time-manage independently, under direction of the principal investigator and project team, and with appropriate training.
• Prior experience conducting literature searches via online academic search engines (e.g., Pubmed, Psycinfo, etc.).
• Working knowledge of computers and basic processing (e.g., Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and connectivity programs (e.g., Zoom, Webex, Teams).
• Must have strong skills with respect to communication (oral and written), organization, and attention-to-detail.
• Have access to transportation for visits/meetings with community sites.
• Must be personally ready/able to work in suicide prevention (those who have recently been impacted by suicide loss, or are personally struggling, sometimes find it difficult to engage in suicide prevention work).

Desirable Qualifications:

• University of Hawai'i graduate student in public health, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Knowledge or experience in the fields of mental health and/or suicide prevention.
• Prior experience writing and submitting IRB protocols/applications, agency/technical reports, and/or peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Prior experience developing/designing public health awareness products (e.g., brochures, website and social media content, etc.).
• Prior experience on projects that required interfacing with diverse populations, community partners, and the general public.
• Able to commit to project for at least one year.

Inquiries

Dr. Jeanelle Sugimoto-Matsuda, Principal Investigator, [e-mail] .

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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