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Research Assistantships Boston University School of Public Health has both part- and full-time research assistantships which students many apply for. Full-time research assistant positions at BUSPH are listed with Boston University's Human Resource department. Part-time positions within academic departments or research groups at the School of Public Health are available. These opportunities are competitive. Students find out about part-time research positions on the Student Insider, by contacting faculty or departments directly, or through departmental communications and meetings when positions become available. BUSPH does not provide assistantship opportunities as part of any offer of acceptance to the MPH programs. Teaching Assistantships TA positions at Boston University School of Public Health are generally reserved for second year students and are hired directly by the academic department or faculty. BUSPH does not typically offer teaching assistant positions to entering graduate students. These positions pay a small stipend. Interested students should contact their academic department directly to inquire about available opportunities. Student Jobs and Research Opportunities Boston University School of Public Health academic departments and career services office have organized a listing of positions appropriate for students while attending BUSPH.This list is updated regularly with new opportunities and links to other on campus opportunities.To review positions listed on this page, please visit Student Jobs and Research Opportunities. Student Employment Office Degree candidates may seek part-time employment opportunities through the Student Employment Office (SEO). The SEO works with currently enrolled degree students to assist them in their employment endeavors, whether through our Work-Study Program, through the Student Job Service, or through the Payroll process. The Student Job Service assists students in finding on- and off-campus employment to help meet their educational expenses while attending Boston University. The Student Job Service is a free listing service offered to on-campus employers and to employers throughout the Greater Boston metropolitan area. For additional information please refer to the Student Employment Office's website: www.bu.edu/seo. Residential Life The Office of Residential Life each year hires resident assistants (RA) and senior resident assistants (SRA) to play a unique role in guiding, encouraging, directing, and helping other students as they learn and test new ideas, seek satisfying career choices, clarify their personal and societal values, and become contributing members of the larger community. Individuals hired for these positions are part-time staff members of the Office of Residential Life and are responsible for actively working twenty hours each week.To find out more information please refer to the Residential Life website. Employment with Boston University If you are interested in working for Boston University while pursuing your graduate degree, please visit the Boston University Human Resources website to learn about available opportunities: www.bu.edu/hr. Full-time, benefited employees of Boston University are eligible for tuition remission, which is a taxable benefit. To learn more about this benefit, click here. Employment with Local Hospitals Boston is home to many world-class hospitals, community health centers, and public health organizations. BUSPH students may take advantage of this opportunity to work part-time while pursing their graduate studies. To learn more about potential part-time work, visit the Human Resources websites at these hospitals: Boston Medical Center, Partners Health Care (MGH and Brigham & Women's Hospitals), Children's Hospital Boston, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Employment Benefits Many employers in the field of public health provide continuing and professional education benefits for employees. Please check with your company's human resources department about possible tuition remission or reimbursement programs. |
