Student Research Assistant, STEM Bay Stewards, Gilchrist EDAP 2026

Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Sarasota, Florida, United States
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00829
Division: Natural Sciences
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description


The goal of this project is to encourage younger students to become stewards of the Sarasota Bay. The assistant will work with students on projects, participate in field activities, and help with writing an article about the program.

Examples of Duties

• Work with students on class experiments

• Work with faculty during field trips

• Create an interactive activity for evenings when students are on campus.

• Work with faculty on general maintenance

• Assist with writing

Students can receive course credit as an internship through the Office of Career and Engagement. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Have experience working with middle and high school students.
• Familiarity with the scientific method and experimental design, and has a keen interest in science education.
• Willing to stay on campus for evening programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work with faculty in writing and editing a manuscript.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
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