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Position Title Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS Level of Support Student Support II ... and virtual work) Hiring Manager Name Kimberly van Brecht Special Instructions Summary EEO ...

Octagon Talent

Student Research Assistant

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

As a Research Assistant, you'll help us understand grants, develop training programs, work with team members, and improve our processes. Responsibilities: * Grant Analysis : * Look into workforce ...

GW Student

$17.25 - $22/hr

Position Title Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS Level of Support Student Support II ... virtual work) Hiring Manager Name Clara Glaaser Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement The ...

GW Student

$17.25 - $22/hr

Position Title Student Research Assistant II _Non-FWS Level of Support Student Support II Position ... and virtual work) Hiring Manager Name Kimberly van Brecht Special Instructions Summary EEO ...

Howard University

Student Research Assistant

Washington, DC · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

... research assistant positions in the areas of planetary boundary layer measurements and analysis. The positions require assisting research projects within the scope of NCAS-M research thrusts. CORE ...

Howard

Student Research Assistant

Locke, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... research assistant positions in the areas of planetary boundary layer measurements and analysis. The positions require assisting research projects within the scope of NCAS-M research thrusts. CORE ...

Howard

Student Research Assistant

Locke, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... research assistant positions in the areas of planetary boundary layer measurements and analysis. The positions require assisting research projects within the scope of NCAS-M research thrusts. CORE ...

GW Student

$1 - $19/wk

Position Title Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS Level of Support Student Support II Position Type On-Campus FWS Number of Openings 3 Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm ...

GW Student

$17.25 - $22/hr

Position Title Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS Level of Support Student Support II ... virtual work) Hiring Manager Name Clara Glaaser Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement The ...

GW Student

$17.25 - $22/hr

Position Title Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS Level of Support Student Support II ... virtual work) Hiring Manager Name Clara Glaaser Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement The ...

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Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS

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GW Student
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$17.25 - $22/hr

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If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.

Position Title Student Research Assistant II _On-Campus FWS Level of Support Student Support II Position Type On-Campus FWS Number of Openings 1 Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm) Wage Per Hour 19.00 Division/School Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Department Name 152504 PLANET FORWARD Department Bio
Planet Forward, a project of the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs, teaches, celebrates, and rewards environmental storytelling by college students. Engaging a diverse audience from across the country, Planet Forward uses storytelling, media, and educational events to tell the stories of invention and innovation that can move the planet forward.
Position Specific Summary
The Planet Forward Environmental Media Lab is hiring a Research Assistant to support the production of a short environmental documentary covering sustainability issues in northern Alaska. The project will likely cover wildfire response & prevention, fire's impact on rural and Indigenous communities, ecological impacts of fire on permafrost, and related topics.
The Research Assistant will be responsible for:
  • Compiling data on wildfire's impact on environments and peoples in the arctic
  • Compiling background data on potential characters/subjects 
  • Assisting in writing interview questions and narrative outlines
  • Creating lists of potential distribution partners and festivals
  • Location permissions and other logistics related to preparation for production
Standard Position Description
The student will perform administrative and research tasks with some discretion under direction of faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include: assisting with experiments, coding, data entry, data cleaning, and data analysis, preparing research and drafts for articles, reports, and/or presentations. Students may also complete literature reviews, draft summaries, and create graphs and figures. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.
Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development Required Qualifications
Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience synthesizing and prioritizing research into memos
  • An interest in documentary film production and environmental topics such as wildfire
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to make phone calls on the production's behalf
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 08/21/2026 Job Close Date 09/04/2026 Campus Location Foggy Bottom Work Type Designation Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work) Hiring Manager Name Kimberly van Brecht Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will: In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

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