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Department: Maryland Sea Grant College Program

This graduate assistantship (GA) will support Maryland Sea Grant’s research and administrative team. This 20-hour-per-week position has a flexible schedule during business hours and will be located at our office in College Park, MD. The GA will be responsible for:

Day-to-day duties will include data management, entry, and analysis, proposal management, proposal review requests, managing undergraduate research programs, and tracking projects and students.

Stipend and Benefits: This position follows the UMCES General Stipend Levels (GRA II $33,641.75, GRA III $34,641.75) and has the following benefits: Health benefits and tuition remission (10 credit hours each for the Fall and Spring semesters and 4 credits total for Summer or Winter session).

Qualifications: Applicants must be a graduate student in Fall 2023 with an interest in marine and coastal science, biology, environmental science, or research program management. We encourage diverse applicants from related degree programs and backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to: marine and coastal science, environmental science, landscape architecture, library sciences, biology, environmental engineering, civil engineering, architecture, coastal science, biology, anthropology, environmental policy, agricultural sciences, social science, land-use planning, forestry, etc. Applicants must have a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Applicants must be able to work in our College Park office at least one day per week and may be eligible for remote work.

To Apply: Please send an email to clark@mdsg.umd.edu with the subject line “Sea Grant GA Application” and attach a single PDF that includes a cover letter outlining your interest in the position; a resume/CV (up to two pages); and contact information for two references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Rolling Application Review Begins: July 26, 2023

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal-opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.