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Research Assistant, Department of Biology - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences
 Georgetown University | |
life insurance, tuition assistance
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 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Jun 21, 2025 | |
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Research Assistant, Department of Biology - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements The Research Assistant is needed to help manage, update, and clean a 40-year long-term database on wild bottlenose dolphins. This is an ongoing research project and in addition to cleaning and coding and updating archival data, the research assistant cleans and codes recent data (2023, 2024), such as our extensive digital film records. The Research Assistant also helps with Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project tasks such as organizing meetings with the research group, updating the website and both creating and managing social media outreach (Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.). The Research Assistant works closely with Professor Mann, but also helps graduate students and undergraduate students in lab tasks. Duties include but are not limited to:
Work Interactions The Research Assistant's role is vital to the Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project (SBDRP) as we have volumes of data and a never-ending set of tasks to keep up with new data. This work helps all members of the SBDRP (approximately 20 researchers) in the U.S. and Australia. In addition the SBDRP is a world-renowned research project with hundreds of publications and extensive media coverage. The Research Assistant also helps insure that data are accessible to a much broader group of scientists. As the Research Assistant works in the lab on the 5th floor of Regents Hall, s/he assists both graduate and undergraduate students on their daily tasks. The Research Assistant reports directly to Professor Janet Mann but will get some training from graduate students. We also encourage the research assistant to become directly involved in research projects which might lead to scientific presentations and publications. This is vital for their professional development. Requirements and Qualifications
Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Hybrid. It is expected that the research assistant works on campus for initial training (first two weeks) before shifting to hybrid. The research assistant may work part-time in the beginning to facilitate this transition. The research assistant can work part-time during other periods if personal obligations warrant this, but must discuss with his/her supervisor in advance. Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $18.28 - $27.33 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement: GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website. To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Research-Assistant--Department-of-Biology---Georgetown-University-College-of-Arts---Sciences_JR22407 jeid-524ae16246350240b49aff18d7ac8a6e | |