Student Researcher - Museum

Are you interested in the natural and/or cultural history of Alaska? The University of Alaska Museum of the North is looking for self-motivated curatorial assistants to work in our research labs on a wide variety of projects. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with museum collections in a research environment. Starts at $14.96 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Varies by department.

This is a student pool position for all research departments at the UA Museum of the North. Throughout the year, museum departments hire student employees to perform various research-related duties.

Typical Experience:

Varies by department.

Required Education or Training:

Enrollment in a minimum of 6 credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Salary Information:

This position is up to 20 hours a week and starts at $14.96 per hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume and contact information for 3 professional references. This position is open until filled.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load). While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.

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 Emilie Nelson at (907) 474-6443.

Advertised: 06 Jul 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time

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