- Company: University of Hawaii
- Location: Fort Shafter, Hawaii
- Salary: Pay not listed
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hawaii.edu- Founded 1907
SEC filings mentioning "University of Hawaii": 1,192 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $69.2M from the Department of Defense (started Jan 16, 2016) — via USAspending.gov
Congressionally mandated ca for the pacific disaster center
Registered healthcare provider organization (Physical Therapist, Sports) — via CMS NPPES
Clinical trial sponsor: 65 trials registered, 14 currently active/recruiting — via ClinicalTrials.gov
Recipient of NSF research funding: 99 awards, most recently in 2026 — via NSF Award Search
The University of Hawaii (hawaii.edu), founded in 1907, is the state’s public higher-education system. Recent coverage includes the UH Cancer Center opening a clinical research facility and system-wide academic and athletic news.
Graduate Research Assistant (Environmental / Molecular Epidemiology)
University of Hawaii
Fort Shafter, Hawaii
What This Role Involves
The Graduate Research Assistant will support research projects focused on environmental and molecular epidemiology. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and interpretation; literature reviews; and assisting with the preparation of research reports and publications.
Responsibilities
- Data collection from various sources including fieldwork and secondary databases
- Analysis of large datasets using statistical software such as R or SPSS
- Literature review to support project development and hypothesis formulation
- Aid in the preparation of research reports, manuscripts, and presentations for academic conferences and journals
- Assist with grant writing and proposal development
Skills & Qualifications
- Master's degree in Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field
- Strong background in statistical analysis and data management
- Familiarity with epidemiological methods and environmental health concepts
- Excellent communication skills for report writing and presentations
- Proficiency in using statistical software such as R, SPSS, or similar tools
- Prior research experience preferred but not required
More About University of Hawaii
The University of Hawaii is committed to fostering a diverse academic community. Located at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this position offers opportunities for collaboration with leading researchers in environmental and molecular epidemiology.
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Working in Fort Shafter, Hawaii
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The role is listed at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Hawaii is a Pacific island state about 2,000 miles southwest of the U.S. mainland and the only U.S. state that is an archipelago. See Wikipedia: Hawaii.
Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two non-contiguous U.S. states, it is the only state not on the North American mainland, the only state that is an archipelago, the only state south of the Tropic of Cancer, one of only two states, along with Florida, with regions that have a tropical climate
Cost of living in Hawaii: 10.0% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Hawaii: $16.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Hawaii: $65,706 — via FRED
Home prices in Hawaii (year over year): +1.3% — via FRED
Median household income in Honolulu County: $104,264 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Honolulu County: 27 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Honolulu County: Drove Alone (63%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Honolulu County: 92% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Kalihi Fire Station, listed 1980 (850m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 79°F / low 67°F year-round (summers around 80°F, winters around 64°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
- Elevation 30m (98 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
No certified training family or priced resources were supplied for this listing. Build depth in epidemiology methods, molecular/lab workflows as used in environmental health studies, biostatistics, and research ethics under your UH program’s requirements.
Expect questions on prior research methods, handling environmental or molecular data, collaboration with PIs, and time management as a graduate RA. Prepare one project example covering study design, analysis tools, and how you handled uncertainty or data quality.
Strong fit if you want hands-on epidemiology research in an academic setting at UH in Honolulu (on-site). Thin public employer-review and compensation data mean culture and pay should be confirmed directly with the department.
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Listing facts
- Role Graduate Research Assistant (Environmental / Molecular Epidemiology)
- Employer University of Hawaii
- Location Fort Shafter, Hawaii
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 2, 2026
- Apply by September 1, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (236 words)
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