A Wildlife Biologist studies wild animals in their natural habitats. May specialize in a particular type of wild animal, such as bears, or focus on a particular habitat, such as ocean ecosystems. May study animal characteristics and interactions, or the evolution of animal species over time. May track wildlife populations, or focus on the impact of human interactions on wildlife habitats.
Graduate Assistant, Researcher (Honarvar Lab) Salary See Position Description Location UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type Part-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-01607 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa•College of Natural Sciences•Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit Opening Date 07/24/2026 Closing Date 7/25/2026 11:59
PM Hawaii Position Number:
0000GA11
Description Title:
Graduate Assistant, Research (Honarvar Lab)
Position Number:
0000GA11
Hiring Unit:
College of Natural Sciences, PCSU Location:
University of Hawaii at
Manoa Full Time/Part Time:
Part•Time, 50%
FTE Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary Funding:
Federal Other Conditions:
Position is expected to begin approximately August 2026 or as mutually acceptable. Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance, program needs and/or availability of funds. Duties and Responsibilities Collect data and create maps of the predicted suitable puaiohi habitat resulting from predator and ungulate management under different climate scenarios. Collect additional data on birds, the habitat and a series of ecological parameters that we can use to further our understanding of suitable habitat. Entering all the collected data and starting the analysis process. Minimum Qualifications B.S. equivalent degree in biology or ecology. Full time graduate student in the College of Natural Sciences Graduate Programs, UHM. Must have basic knowledge of bee biology, ecology,molecular biology, population genetics analysis, field work, and working with birds. Skills in applying basic laboratory techniques to answer research questions; ability to organize tasks and to work independently; ability to write scientific reports; excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable Qualifications Experience in creating maps from data sets, working with birds, and data entry.
To Apply:
Applicant must submit the following to Cassidy Tabata at cmlum@hawaii.
edu:
(1) Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) Resume; (3) Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Inquiries:
Cassidy Tabata, cmlum@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i 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 Hawai'i 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 Hawai'i 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 Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu
