Entry Level Geophysicist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Are you someone who loves keeping complex systems running smoothly-and wants your work to directly support cutting-edge research? If you're detail-driven, organized, and energized by working behind the scenes of big ideas, this could be your next big move. At ACUASI under the Geophysical Institute at the UAF, you won't just be processing paperwork-you'll be supporting world-class unmanned aircraft systems research that's pushing boundaries every day. As our Fiscal and Admin Support team member, you'll play a key role in helping highly skilled researchers and operations staff focus on innovation, while you accurately and efficiently help with procurement, finance, and administrative duties. You'll collaborate with a supportive administrative team, following standard processes while sharing office responsibilities.
Every day brings variety, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters. We're looking for someone self-motivated and comfortable working independently, with strong customer service and communication skills. You'll thrive here if you enjoy juggling multiple priorities, digging into fiscal details, using advanced spreadsheets, and working across platforms like Banner, Asana, Microsoft, and Google Suite. If you're curious, motivated, think outside the box, enjoy thinking through problems in a logical way, and you're excited to support research that reaches new horizons-we'd love to see your application. We're happy to train the right candidate and support your growth over time. This position is designed to evolve with structured training available. ACUASI supports long-term employee development with opportunities to grow your skills, including clear internal advancement pathways. Come be part of something bigger, right here in Alaska.
ACUASI is looking for a detail-oriented team player to fill the Fiscal Support role under the Financial Office to aid our highly skilled operations department, which is regularly pushing research boundaries.
The Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) in the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is a world-leader in UAS research and operations. Find out more about what we do at https://acuasi.alaska.edu/.
Come join the team and help ACUASI reach new horizons.
The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science. Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged.
As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To thrive in this role, candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently on multiple projects. Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. Understanding fiscal and purchasing policies, rules, and regulations, with the ability to analyze expenditures and perform technical accounting functions, will be indispensable in this role. Knowledge of accounting theory and understanding of a modular relational database (Banner) is needed. Advanced computer program usage in both the Microsoft and Google suites, including Google website maintenance, will be important for working in cross-platform processes and with advanced Excel formulas. Research and database skills will be applied when working with complex accounts.
Minimum Qualifications:
College coursework in Accounting or related field and one year entry-level accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Position Details:
This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment.
This position is full-time, Grade 76 , term-funded, non-exempt, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule , based on education and experience.
Application review will begin on June 29, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.
*A valid Alaska Driver's License and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.
To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE .
If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-7357 or at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska ( www.alaska.edu ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .