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Remote Undergraduate Research Assistantship

June 24, 2025

Remote Undergraduate Research Assistantship


The Geography and Sustainable Planning Department is now accepting applications for a remote
Undergraduate Research Assistantship funded by GVSU Office of Undergraduate Research and
Scholarship.


This RA position is a part of our project titled “Elevating Youth Leadership and Peer-Learning to Support
Climate Adaptation in West Michigan Lakeshore Frontline Communities (ELF)”, funded by the University
of Michigan and NOAA GLISA program. Summer RA could be extended during the academic year
pending good performance.


Required qualifications:
• Full-time undergraduate studies at GVSU. Open to all majors.
• Strong interest in climate change, education, justice, and youth leadership.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


Desired criteria:
• Secondary education major is preferred.
• K-12 (substitute) teaching experience is highly desirable.
• Outstanding written communication and attention to detail.
• Strong interest in climate change adaptation and community resiliency.
• Community college experience would be a plus but not required.


GLISA ELF team is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Review of the applications will start
immediately and continue till both positions are filled. To apply, send your letter of interest (1 page),
resume (up to 2 pages), and the names of two references at GVSU to Geography and Sustainable Planning
Department at [email protected], with a subject line GLISA ELF. Questions about this position should be
addressed to Dr. Elena Lioubimtseva at [email protected].

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