Graduate Assistant (Public Health) (0000GA11)

Graduate Assistant (Public Health) (0000GA11)

Location

UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01140

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health - DPHS

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0000GA11

Description

Title: Graduate Assistant (Public Health) (0000GA11)

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Public Health Sciences

Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Date Posted: May 29, 2026

Closing Date: June 15, 2026

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50%

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: Extramural Funds

Other Conditions:

Pending position clearance and availability of funds

Position renewable upon availability of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance

Position to begin mid-to-late July 2026 or as soon, thereafter, as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision of the Scientific Director and the Scientific Coordinator, provide assistance with research and administrative tasks as part of efforts under the Thompson School Registry Hub.

2. Collaborate as directed by the Scientific Director and the Scientific Coordinator with other Registry partners across the University, including, but not limited to the John A Burns School of Medicine, University Health Partners of Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resources Research Center, and the Office of Strategic Health Initiatives.

3. Provide assistance to Registry leadership in preparing Institutional Review Board materials and justifications.

4. Assist with developing Registry study procedures and protocols, including questionnaire and codebook development.

5. Assist with abstract, manuscript, data brief and report writing.

6. Conduct literature reviews.

7. Review in-text citations and prepare bibliographies.

8. Attend staff and project meetings and take minutes.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Classified degree-seeking student in a Health, Psychology, Communications or Environmental Sciences related field under UH Graduate Division.

2) Be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.

3) Maintain 6 credits per semester with the exception of those who have reached 800

(dissertation) or 700F (thesis).

4) Knowledge of environmental contaminants, environmental health, epidemiology, psychometrics and/or public health.

5) Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Google Suite tools.

6) Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis.

7) Proficient in conducting literature searches and creating bibliographies using bibliographic software such as Zotero, EndNote, or RefWorks.

8) Strong oral and written communication skills.

9) Detail oriented and organized.

10) Responsible, dependable, and efficient.

Desirable Qualifications:

1) A doctoral student at the University of Hawaii.

2) Knowledge of biostatistics as evidenced by coursework and/or experience.

3) Experience with statistical software, such as SPSS, R, and/or STATA.

4) Previous coursework and/or work on observational epidemiological studies, especially prospective cohort studies.

5) Experience preparing research reports and scientific manuscripts.

6) Experience preparing abstracts for scientific conferences.

7) Experience presenting material at scientific conferences.

8) Experience developing or administering surveys.

9) Academic, volunteer, or other type of engagement related to the Red Hill fuel and/or PFAS spills.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
• CV/Resume
• Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references
• Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable, official originals required upon hire)

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Inquiries: Rosana Weldon, rweldon@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Employer University of Hawaii

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