Graduate Assistant - Biology, Curatorial Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Graduate Assistant - Biology, Curatorial Assistant Position Description

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Overview/Responsibilities

The GA will work with the animal and plant specimens in the Natural History Collection within the Department of Biological Sciences.

Duties may include:

• mounting, labeling, preparing, and/or maintaining specimens
• identifying species according to currently recognized taxonomy
• data entry
• assembling and maintaining public displays of specimens
• maintaining the collection's online and social media presence.

Outcomes/Benefits

This position will enable the GA to develop skills and experience in museum curation, database management, and the science of taxonomy. These skills are valuable to individuals who are interested in a career in museum science, organismal or evolutionary biology, or systematics. Opportunities may become available to contribute to research projects involving the collection or analysis of biological specimens.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling biological specimens
• Basic understanding of biological taxonomy and nomenclature
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with scientific literature

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift specimens weighing up to 50 pounds
• Typing

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is and E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05807P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:

Cassie Birch

c1birch@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule