Graduate Student Assistant - Research Development - Richmond, California (Remote)

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California.

Prerequisites

Must be a Graduate student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.

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Graduate students must be enrolled in at least four-semester units or six quarter units.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Public health, Epidemiology, Health Science, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Public Policy and Administration, Law

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to conduct complex statistical analysis independently using Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Excel, Stata, Statistical Programming Language (R), or Python.
• Ability and desire to work well collaboratively.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental health and/or health equity.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

*Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile data and perform statistical analysis.
• Contribute to a bibliography using EndNote.
• Summarize research findings orally and in writing.
• Conduct secondary research in epidemiology, environmental science, industrial processes, California commerce, law, and/or economic impacts of regulation.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a remote environment.

Graduate students will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

Apply by: 8/24/2023