About the role#
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is hiring a Work Study Student to serve as an Archaeology Laboratory Assistant for the Fall 2026 term. This position supports the Laboratory of Archaeology with ongoing research, daily operations, and specific collection management initiatives. You will work on-site at the Statesboro campus for up to 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Rehabilitate portions of the zooarchaeological comparative collection.
- Set up and organize laboratory workspaces.
- Assist with specimen assessment, taxonomic confirmation, cleaning, sorting, rehousing, cataloging, and data entry.
- Move boxes and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Provide engaging customer service and support various university constituencies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in at least six undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
- Federal Work-Study eligibility.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and human relations skills.
- Preference is given to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, or related fields.
- Experience in an archaeological laboratory, museum environment, or working with zooarchaeological/natural history specimens is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia.
- Compensation: $12.00 per hour.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position.
About Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a public institution founded in 1906. It operates across four campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and Swainsboro, in addition to providing online instruction. The university serves nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges. It offers approximately 149 degree programs and maintains a focus on public impact research.
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