Student Assistant – SEES Institute for Coastal Plain Science – Research Assistant (Summer 2025) Position Available In Bulloch, Georgia

Student Assistant – SEES Institute for Coastal Plain Science – Research Assistant (Summer 2025) Job

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Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryTemporary About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA Department Information SEES Institute for Coastal Plain Science Job Summary The Student Assistant will support the SEES Institute for Coastal Science as a Research Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2025. The Cohen Lab in the Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University invites applications for a Student Assistant. The individual(s) will work with a research team investigating the effects of thin layer placement of sediment on salt marshes near Jekyll Island, Georgia. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period. Employment is contingent upon funding. Responsibilities
Identify, quantify, and analyze tidal marsh vegetation and invertebrates in the field
Collect, process, and analyze sediment cores for infauna and physicochemical data
Microphytobenthos sample collection, processing, and analysis
Water sample collection and analysis
Data entry and analysis tasks Shift Specifics Up to 20 hours per week for 8 weeks
Flexible with schedule of availability
Total compensation not to exceed $5120
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) completed prior to start date from an accredited institution Preferred Experience Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to conduct fieldwork
C-class operator certification to drive a University vehicle
Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team
Successful completion of background investigation before employment
Ability to identify and quantify marsh vegetation and invertebrates, collect water samples, and make water physicochemical measurements
Ability to process sediment cores for infauna and soil variables (organic content, grain size, salinity)
Ability to process field-collected samples using complex laboratory instrumentation (microscopy, spectrophotometer, turbidity meter, fluorometer)
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and statistics software
Proposed Salary $32.00 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. Required Documents to Attach
Schedule of Availability
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills