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Senior Research Assistant

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Oct 13, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences is GW's intellectual and creative backbone-a place where research thrives, critical thinking is encouraged, collaboration is constant and real-world training goes hand-in-hand with learning. Columbian College is GW's largest and most comprehensive academic unit. It's home to 42 academic departments, three affiliated schools, 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 20 research centers and more than 500 full-time faculty-including Fulbright and Guggenheim scholars, award-winning artists, cutting-edge scientists and critically acclaimed authors. The Senior Research Assistant will implement lab, greenhouse, and field experiments that involve monitoring tidal wetland and coastal forest plant species composition, environmental sensor and datalogger deployment and maintenance. The technician will also help with lab organization, purchasing of supplies and equipment, running major lab equipment, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and establishing lab work flow and protocols. Duties: Set up and monitoring of field plots and field experiments. Plant and soil sample processing in the lab. Lab organization, documentation of lab protocols, and coordination of student researchers in the lab. Literature review, data analysis, and communication of research findings. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	An undergraduate degree in ecology or a related biological science Experience working outdoors Experience in student mentoring or supervision Research experience Valid driver's license Experience using environmental technology
Hiring Range	$18.06 - $27.52
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Field Research
Stream	Service and Support
Level	Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:	No
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002336
Job Open Date:	10/13/2025
Job Close Date:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.