Graduate Assistant (Hau'oli Mau Loa)

Description

Position Number: GA11
Hiring Unit: College of Health & Natural Sciences, TCBES
Location: UH-Hilo
Date Posted: October 12, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until filled, first review date on or about December 15, 2026
Salary Information: GA11-15  $2,429/mo  $ 29,148/annual
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time - Part Time Equivalency - 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed: July 31, 2028

The overall goal of the Hau‘oli Mau Loa graduate fellowship program in TCBES is to help develop the next generation of environmental leaders (e.g., conservation biologists or environmental scientists) in Hawai‘i.

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2027, pending availability of funding.  Three graduate assistantships available for students dedicated to careers in conservation biology and environmental science in the state of Hawai‘i.  Each assistantship comes with generous support for two years (2nd year pending satisfactory academic performance), including a Graduate Assistantship (salary plus fringe benefits), a full tuition remission, and additional funds to be used for attendance costs (e.g., books, fees, professional development, including travel to local and national conferences, and supplies).

CRITERIA:
(1) good academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout the fellowship); (2) from Hawai‘i, as evidenced by having graduated from a high school in Hawai‘i; (3) pursuing a M.S. degree in TCBES; (4) track record of supporting Hawai‘i’s environment (e.g., internships, volunteer opportunities) and serving in a leadership capacity or demonstrated leadership potential (academic, athletic, extracurricular, and/or professional); and (5) commitment to attaining and pursuing a long term career in conservation biology and environmental science in Hawai‘i.  

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work with thesis advisor or internship mentor, where duties may include, but not limited to collecting data, processing samples, analyzing and interpreting data, writing project reports and/or thesis/manuscript, presenting results at meetings (i.e., community, local, state, or international conferences), mentoring undergraduate student assistants, developing final products for the project/internship, and other assigned tasks relevant to the position.            
            
Minimum Qualifications
1. Accepted to or currently enrolled in the UH Hilo TCBES MS Program

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document.  A complete application must include: 

1.  Cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications.  You must clearly express your commitment to and leadership in supporting Hawaii’s environment;
2.  Curriculum Vitae or resume;
3.  Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three [3] professional references;
4.  Transcript(s) (official transcripts will be required prior to hiring; unofficial transcripts are acceptable for your initial application.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos.  Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies.
All requested documents/information become the property of the University.  All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries: Dr. Pat Hart, Associate Director TCBES Graduate Program; pjhart@hawaii.edu

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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Accommodation Request:  The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.  Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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Salary : $29,148