Graduate Research Assistant (Grad RA's)-IARC

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Fairbanks, LOUISIANA
Deadline: 31 Oct 2024 ; 31 Oct 2024

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Have experience, or interest and capacity to learn curricular or research design and support. Have an understanding of how learning/research/creative processes works. Be able to collaborate and work in a diverse environment. Good organizational skills. Good communication skills.
Typical Experience:
Experience in the RA topic area required.
Required Education or Training:

Awarded Bachelor's degree and Pursuing a Graduate degree at UAF.
Awarded a Master's Degree and Pursuing a PhD degree at UAF.


Salary Information:

This posting is for those graduate students hired into a research assistantship with the International Arctic Research Center (IARC). The Research Assistantship can be on a per semester or full academic year basis.  This position will be ideally located on the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. A flexible work schedule may be considered upon discussion and in accordance with UA regulations

The resume should indicate at minimum the date your Bachelor's degree was awarded and in what educational area, which graduate degree you are pursuing and what year of your program you will be in, any graduate research assistant experience,  and any undergraduate skills training you've received.


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. This is a one (1) position vacancy.


At IARC, we value a culture of inclusion that leverages the research, educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engages all individuals to help each thrive. Our strength and success as a research institute and university are built on the foundation of a wide range of perspectives and experiences. IARC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, follow this link to IARC's DEI statement https://uaf-iarc.org/about-iarc/ . If you are interested in helping IARC build a deeper understanding of the Arctic and respond to society's needs through actionable science, we encourage you to apply.


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 Delia Lopez-Ketzler, HR Coordinator for IARC at [email protected]  or via phone at 907-474-1960. 


Advertised:02 Feb 2024 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:31 Oct 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time