Sponsor Funded Office/Clerical - Research Assistant presso Georgia State University

Sponsor Funded - Research Assistant

College of Arts & Sciences

Geosciences

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student’s university education. These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

·    A flexible work environment

·    Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·    A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·    Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·    A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire an experienced Research Assistant to provide support to the Geosciences Department. This position is in support of a grant with a focus on community-engaged environmental science research, and the development and implementation of our Community Soil Air Water (CSAW) learning ecosystem model. This position will work with research investigators and community partners to implement environmental research activities.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This role will also help manage community science activities, including monitoring and training; conduct community outreach, including holding stakeholder meetings; and assist in creating community resources and grant writing. The Research Assistant will contribute to the CSAW team through ongoing training, career networking, and cohort building to develop the engagement, and leadership skills required for community-based outreach and research.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Research Assistant are the following:

• Assist community partners with managing engagement and outreach programs.
• Train community members on community science tools and procedures.
• Assist in creating community resources, such as grant writing and mapping.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders, partner organizations, and the leadership team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development training.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Bachelor's degree, or high school diploma or GED, and four years of related research experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover letter

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