Biomaterials Graduate Research Assistant

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to work independently, team player with an interest in sustainability and green materials. Experience in microbiology or/and materials properties testing are a plus. Knowledge of research methods. Ability to work closely with a team to coordinate project data collection activities. Ability to use computerized tools to organize and analyze information and communicate findings.
Typical Experience:
Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this RA opportunity to apply.
Required Education or Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or related field and current enrollment in a graduate program at the University of Alaska. 

Research Assistants must be enrolled in 6-9 graduate credits for the semester and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA during their assistantship. 

Salary Information:

Minimum Hourly Rate: $21.00
Tuition assistance available and health care coverage offered.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

About the Division of Population Health Sciences:
The mission of the Division of Population Health Sciences is to advance health sciences through the educational opportunities of academic training, research, and community service in order to improve the well-being of the diverse peoples of Alaska and the circumpolar north.

Dr. Amstislavski’s work centers on the nexus of Circumpolar public and environmental health. He teaches environmental health, statistics, and GIS/spatial analysis courses within the MPH Program. He also researches and develops biotechnologies to reduce our environmental footprint in high-latitude regions. His innovation in biomaterials is at the core of the Biomaterials Lab at UAA. He earned a PhD from the Earth and Environmental Sciences at the City University of New York and his master’s degree from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.

Please contact the PI Dr. Philippe Amstislavski at [email protected]

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised:14 Sep 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:30 Jun 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time