Graduate Research Assistant (0000GA11)

Graduate Research Assistant (0000GA11)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-00821

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - College of Social Sciences - Urban and Regional Planning

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Number:

0000GA11

Description

Title: Graduate Research Assistant

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: College of Social Sciences - Department of Urban & Regional Planning

Location: Manoa Campus

Date Posted: April 21, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position filled; application review begins May 1, 2026

Salary Information: Step 15 ($29,148 annually at 50% FTE)

Monthly Type: 11-month

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time - Full time equivalency 50%

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Graduate Research Assistant (Vehicle Occupancy Safety Studies)

Other Conditions: To begin approximately June 2026 with an appointment period ending on December 31, 2026 with possibility of funding extension to June 30, 2027. Continuation contingent upon program needs, satisfactory performance, and availability of funds. The position will work an average of 20 hours per week and, with prior approval, up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator Dr. Karl Kim and other faculty and staff, assists in the coordination, preparation, and execution of site across the State of Hawaii to collect observational survey data for statewide seat belt usage, child safety seat usage, motorcycle helmet usage, and riding in truck bed.
• Compiles data and prepares for analysis; contributes to improvements in the collection.
• Performs statistical analysis; organizes, reviews, and analyzes all collected data and research findings.
• Reviews and studies past site observational surveys and its statistical methodologies, findings, and reports; contributes to improvements in analyses of data.
• Produces reports for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation; drafts, edits, and finalizes written reports.
• Assists with recruitment and training of student observers.
• Maintains and prepares observation equipment and supplies.
• Travel to project-related events, activities, and/or conferences.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Classified, full-time (minimum 6 credits) graduate student in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or above) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Certificate and non-degree students are not eligible.
• Bachelor's degree in planning, economics, engineering, public health, education, or other related fields.
• Experience with statistical analyses.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams or groups to complete projects.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet frequent deadlines.
• Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience or willingness to learn GIS and mapping software.
• Knowledge and experience using SAS for statistical analysis tools and Microsoft Excel.

To Apply:

Submit the following materials to Nathan Lee (ncslee@hawaii.edu):

• Cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications,
• curriculum vita or resume,
• names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and
• official transcripts (copies are acceptable; however, official transcripts are required prior to hiring).

For security reasons, do not send applications via email. Applications must be submitted electronically to Nathan Lee (ncslee@hawaii.edu) via UH FileDrop Services at https://www.hawaii.edu/filedrop/ with the expiration timer for the file upload to 7 days.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.

2424 Maile Way, Saunders 107

Honolulu, HI 96822

Inquiries:

Nathan Lee; ncslee@hawaii.edu; (808) 956-0604

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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