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Geography Assistant
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Job ID 5461
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer Geography
Date Posted Jan 14, 2025
Category Laboratory/Research
Job Description

The student assistant will aid the Introductory Physical Geography Coordinator in tasks related to GEOG 131-132 courses, contribute to new and ongoing efforts in the Tree-Ring Lab and the Laboratory of Paleoenvironmental Research, and assist with prep for other physical geography courses.

Duties include (but are not limited to) operating and troubleshooting basic field and lab equipment, preparing samples for analysis, assisting with upkeep of teaching and research space, assisting faculty and students on research projects, and other duties related to teaching, research, and administration in geography and sustainability. Fieldwork opportunities may be available if the student assistant has reliable transportation.

Schedule is somewhat flexible, approximately 10 hours/week. More hours may be possible as the year progresses.

Must be available on Monday and Friday afternoons.

Job Requirements
  • Some background in the Earth sciences, either at the high school or college level.
  • Major or minor in geography, sustainability, or a related field is preferred.
  • Must be capable of learning how to operate and troubleshoot basic field and lab equipment.
  • Must be capable and comfortable using hand tools and power tools.
  • Must be able to bend, lift, and carry 25 pounds.
  • Must be mature, professional, and dependable.
  • Ability to hike and participate in fieldwork is a plus.
  • Ability to carry a backpack or rucksack of 25 pounds is preferred.
  • Fieldwork opportunities require reliable transportation.
Evaluation Procedure

Student and direct supervisor will have open and ongoing communication regarding performance and development. Direct supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation at least one time per semester.

Available Openings 1
Hours 10.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $11.00/hour
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Matthew T Kerr
Contact Email mkerr6@utk.edu
Work Location Geography and Sustainability 1000 Philip Fulmer Way Knoxville TN 37996
Phone 9109642988
Fax N/A
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