Jobs, Assistantships & Work Study Opportunities
Many students seek part-time positions while enrolled as degree candidates in GMS programs. Part-time work study employment opportunities are available through Student Employment Office (SEO) On-campus work-study positions are jobs that are part of your financial aid package at Boston University. Current positions are listed below.
Open Work Study Opportunities
If you are interested in any of these opportunities please complete your FAFSA and submit the work study application to Student Financial Services to see if you receive a work study award. Once you receive an award. then apply to a position by emailing your resume to the contact listed.
Position Title/Description: GMS Marketing & Communications Student Intern
Location: On-Campus, L-317 | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences | Semester: Spring 2024
Job Details: This role will primarily assist the GMS Marketing & Communications team with responsibilities that fall under the scope of “communicating with current GMS Community members.” This position works with the GMS Public Relations Associate and Marketing & Communications Specialist.
Responsibilities: Production of the weekly GMS Student Life & Wellness Calendar and bi-weekly GMS Press newsletter. Support GMS social media drafting and scheduling on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn. Update online GMS events calendar. Write some smaller-scale content pieces for the GMS website. Support photo-taking at some GMS events as available. Assist with other administrative tasks as required.
Recommended Skills: The ideal candidate for this role has experience using services such as MailChimp or similar email marketing platforms, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and WordPress (can be trained). This position requires creative writing skills, with previous social media experience a plus. Candidate should be organized with a strong command of the English language and strong attention-to-detail skills.
Work Schedule: 10 hours/week. Hybrid work available with preference for some in-person hours. *Student must be 1st year in a 2 year program so can commit to Spring ‘24, Fall ’24 and Spring ‘25.
If interested, please contact Sarah Rowan (srowan@bu.edu) and Mike Bloom (mjbloom@bu.edu).
Positions: 1
Position Title/Description: GMS Community Catalyst Center (C3) Student Intern
Location: On-Campus, L-317 | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences | Semester: Spring 2024
Job Details: We are seeking a student interested in building community, working with diverse student groups, and assisting with the development and evaluation of student programming at the graduate level. We are seeking a student who aligns with the core mission of the Community Catalyst Center (C3); is engaged, energetic, and motivated; and wants to build an inclusive learning and growing community in GMS. This position works with the GMS Public Relations Associate/C3 Manager.
Responsibilities: This role would primarily support the GMS Community Catalyst Center (C3) Team in developing programming, events, workshops, and resource guides for GMS students. The intern would play an active role in building and sustaining C3 peer mentorship across our growing affinity groups. The intern would assist with post-programming data evaluation to inform future event planning.
Recommended Skills: Interest in event planning, student engagement on campus, data collection and event evaluation. A background in higher education and a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility on campus. Skills not required, but helpful, include knowledge of Microsoft Office and tools such as Canva and Qualtrics.
Work Schedule: 5 hours/week. Hybrid position with in-person event work required.
*Student must be 1st year in a 2 year program so can commit to Spring ‘24, Fall ’24 and Spring ‘25.
If interested, please contact Sarah Rowan (srowan@bu.edu).
Positions: 1
Position Title/Description: GMS Registrar Assistant
Location: On-Campus, L-309 | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences | Semester: Spring 2024
Job Details: This role will provide support to the GMS Registrar in the areas of registration and student enrollment.
Responsibilities: Assist the Registrar with electronic filing, scanning, and other administrative tasks related to applications, courses, and transcripts.
Recommended Skills: Familiar with Adobe Pro (can be trained), basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Work Schedule: 5-10 hours/week.
If interested, please contact Millie Agosto (millie@bu.edu)
Positions: 2
Position Title/Description: GMS Office Assistant No Longer Accepting Applications
Semester: Fall 2023| Location: On-Campus | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences
Job Details: This role will primarily share time between support of GMS faculty & staff in the areas of reception, student affairs and administrative support.
Responsibilities: Support Graduate Medical Sciences administration, and the Assistant Deans, on projects related to graduate affairs (orientation, admissions, enrollment, alumni tracking), including administrative tasks and greeting guests at the GMS office suite. Will support and direct visitors as needed, receiving and distributing GMS mail, and managing locker distribution.
Recommended Skills: Attention to detail, strong writing and communication skills, ability to complete time-sensitive projects quickly and independently, proficiency Microsoft Office Suite and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel a plus.
Work Schedule: 5-10 hr per week during school year
If interested, please contact Kimberly Arena (krarena@bu.edu).
Positions: 3-5
Position Title/Description: STaRS Program Assistant
Semester: Fall 2023, Spring 2024| Location: On-Campus + remote | Department: GMS – Summer Training as Research Scholars Program (STaRS)
Job Details: This role will primarily support the STaRS program to increase diversity in the research biomedical sciences.
Responsibilities: Support Program Director Dr. Isabel Dominguez with administrative tasks for the STaRS program, including tasks for the program’s undergraduate research students.
Recommended Skills: Attention to detail, strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Excel. Good interpersonal skills and past experience working with students from diverse backgrounds a plus.
Work Schedule: 10-12 hr. per week (mostly in-person but some work could be remote)
If interested, please send resume to Dr. Isabel Dominguez, Summer Training As Research Scholar Director, at starsdir@bu.edu.
Please visit the Work Study Page on the Student Employment Webpage or contact Work-Study at 617-353-3594 or seo@bu.edu
Employment
Open Graduate Research Assistant position at Boston Medical Center
- SEEKING GRADUATE STUDENTS AVAILABLE TO WORK SPRING AND SUMMER 2024. We are looking for outgoing, highly motivated, and customer-service oriented Research Assistants to support recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities for the All of Us Research Program at Boston Medical Center. The research assistant is responsible for engagement and recruitment of patients, primarily in the inpatient units of Boston Medical Center (other locations as needed). The research assistant will assist with web-based electronic informed consent; track and record recruitment activities using program-specific data collection tools; and conduct physical measurements and vital signs on research subjects. Spanish fluency strongly preferred but not required. Minimum 20-hour/week position while working as a student. Please only apply if your availability meets these requirements. Interested applicants, please email hiring manager, Carolina Stamoulos at cjordan@bu.edu
- Student testimonial: Working as a graduate research assistant for the AoU program has been very rewarding for me. This position has not only allowed me to gain important clinical experiences but also allowed me to practice cultural competency through interacting with various racial and ethnic communities around South Boston. Not only do I get to see how clinical research is conducted, but I also get to be a part of the NIH’s effort in improving diversity and representation in medical and healthcare research.
Group Exercise Instructors create and deliver group exercise classes in a professional and friendly atmosphere. Requirements: Minimum of 1–3 years of group exercise instruction experience and demonstrated ability to teach in a group setting; Adult CPR & AED, AFAA, ACE, ACSM certification; and CORI check required. Please email resume and availability to groupex@bu.edu.
Personal Trainers with current national certification are needed. Preference for candidates w/ at least one year of experience as a Personal Trainer. Pay is competitive based on experience and certification. Please email your resume and cover letter to fitness@bu.edu.
Yoga Instructors teach early morning, evening or weekend all-level yoga classes on the Medical Campus. Minimum Requirements: Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor Certification– 200 hour level (RYT-200) and successful demonstration of teaching expertise. Please send an introductory email and attached resume to Ramelle at rfadams@bu.edu.
Teaching Assistants
TA positions in Graduate Medical Sciences are generally reserved for second-year students or above and are hired directly by the academic department or faculty. GMS 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. These are usually available in the late summer/fall each year.
Teaching Fellowship for PiBS Modules 2023 – 2024 (This position is now open)
We are soliciting applications for teaching fellows for breakout sessions in the first-year PhD curriculum. The curriculum is composed of 4 core modules and additional elective modules that cover Foundations in Biomedical Sciences (FBS). These courses have small breakout discussion sessions that focus on classic papers, problem-solving, and current topics in the biomedical sciences. Teaching fellows will work closely with a faculty mentor to review material, set goals, and facilitate the discussion sessions. Of note, the FBS course series will be decompressed in the coming academic year, with each core course running for a half-semester, and will therefore include additional discussion sessions compared to prior years. Each core course will be 7-8 weeks and the elective courses will run the full spring semester; the teaching sessions will generally take place on Fridays from 10 am – 12 PM.
The module dates are listed below:
- FC 712 (Structure and Function of the Genome): September – October
- FC 711 (Protein structure, catalysis & interaction): October – December
- FC 713 (Architecture & Dynamics of the Cell): January – March
- FC 714 (Mechanisms of Cell Communication): March – May
PhD and MD/PhD students who have passed their qualifying exams and postdocs are eligible to apply. Teaching fellows will be paid. If you are interested, please send the following to Umerani Grace at (ugrace@bu.edu).
- Statement of why you want to teach in this program and a brief description of your current research.
- Unofficial transcript of graduate work (graduate students) or list relevant course work (postdocs).
- Letter from your PI, which should state that they are supportive of your interest in this effort.
- Indicate the course(s) that you would like to participate in teaching.
The deadline for applications is August 1, 2023.
Program-Based Tutors
Program-Based Tutors are used in many programs include Oral Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Nutrition & Metabolism and Biomedical Research Technologies. These positions are filled primarily by second year students of the program. Please reach out to your program director if interested in serving as a tutor.
Handshake
Handshake is BU’s online hub for career resources, including internship and job listings, in the U.S. as well as around the world. These are provided exclusively for undergrads, graduate students, and alumni. You’ll have 24/7 access and be able to sign up for on-campus events, schedule a career counseling appointment, and upload multiple resumes, cover letters, and other employment-related documents.
Residential Life Positions
Each year, Resident Life Positions Residential Life 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 in the Residential Life office and are responsible for actively working twenty hours each week. These positions come with varying compensation packages that can include: housing, meal plans, stipends, and/or insurance. To find out more information, please refer to the Residential Life website.
BU Student Employment Office
Other jobs are offered through the BU Student Employment Office
Filled Work Study Opportunities
Position Title/Description: GMS Data Assistant (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
Semester: Fall 2022, Spring 2023| Location: On-Campus + remote | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences
Job Details: This role will primarily involve web-based data mining and data management in Microsoft Excel.
Responsibilities: Support the Director of Analytics & Admissions in GMS in the collection, organization, and, management of web-based data queries.
Recommended Skills: Well organized with high attention to detail, meticulous and reliable, critical thinking, ability to complete work independently, beginner level Microsoft Excel.
Work Schedule: 5-10 hr. per week. This position is a standing position and could continue beyond the summer semester through Fall 2022, Spring 2023 . Hours are flexible.
If interested, please send resume to Dr. Brigitte Ritter at britter@bu.edu.
Position Title/Description: GMS Research Assistant (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
Semester: Fall 2022, Spring 2023 | Location: On-Campus + remote | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences
Job Details: This role will primarily entail updating doctoral alumni data outcomes.
Responsibilities: Student will search the internet to determine where alumni are currently employed.
Recommended Skills: Attention to detail, ability to work independently, proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Work Schedule: 5-10 hr. per week. This position is a standing position through Fall 2022, Spring 2023 . Hours are flexible.
If interested, please send resume to Dr. Barbara Schreiber at schreibe@bu.edu.
Position Title/Description: Graduate Medical Sciences – Oral Health Sciences Program Assistant (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
Semester: Fall 2023-Spring 2024 | Location: On-Campus | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences |
Job Details: This role will primarily provide administrative support for the MS in Oral Health Sciences program.
Responsibilities: Duties include supporting OHS academics and programming including enrichment events, admissions support, file organization and record keeping, course assistance and other administrative tasks as needed. Students will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement since working with student records.
Recommended Skills: Attention to detail, strong writing and communication skills, professionalism, ability to complete time-sensitive projects quickly and independently, proficiency Microsoft Office Suite, manipulating data in Microsoft Excel a plus,
Work Schedule: 5 hours per week (remote work optional) Contact: Andrew Best ( andy95@bu.edu)
Position Title/Description: GMS Communications Assistant (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
Semester: Fall 2022, Spring 2023 | Location: On-Campus | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences
Job Details: This role will primarily operate to assist the GMS Marketing Team with responsibilities that fall under the scope of ‘communicating with current GMS Community members.’
Responsibilities: The primary responsibility for this role will be managing the GMS Press weekly newsletter via Mailchimp. The intern will also assist with dialing social media postings as well as other GMS-wide communications.
Recommended Skills: The ideal candidate for this role has experience using services such as Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms, google drive and Microsoft Office Suite, is organized, has a strong command of the English language, and has strong attention-to-detail skills.
Work Schedule: This intern will work 5-10 hours per week. Remote capability.
If interested, please contact Mike Bloom (mjbloom@bu.edu).
Position Title/Description: Newbury Center Graduate Assistant (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
The BU Newbury Center is hiring a graduate/professional student employee to assist with various projects and special events/workshop programming for first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Newbury Center fosters the holistic support of first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The candidates should be reliable, responsible, able to multi-task, follow-through, and have strong oral and written communication skills; event management experience and strong technical skills such as proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, survey software, web publishing software, communication platforms, and/or social media; and a commitment to supporting the BU first-generation student experience is preferred.
Interested students should apply here by 5:00pm EDT on Friday, July 29th. This is an in-person position that begins September 1, 2022 with a required 10-15 hours per week. Questions? Email Maria Erb, the Newbury Center Director, at mderb@bu.edu.
Position Title/Description: Community Catalyst Center (C3) Intern (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
Semester: Spring 2023| Location: On-Campus | Department: C3 Center, Graduate Medical Sciences
We are looking for a student interesting in building community, working with diverse student groups, and assisting with the development of student programming at the graduate level; past experience in event planning or student affairs is a plus. We are seeking a student who aligns with the mission of C3, is engaged, energetic, motivated and wants to build an inclusive learning and growing community in GMS.
Skills not required but helpful include knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and some marketing and communications tools such as Canva and Qualtrics.
Work Schedule: 5 hr per week during school year. The position could continue for Summer 2023 and next year (2023-2024). Hours are flexible.
If interested, please contact Christina Bowley cbowley@bu.edu
Position Title/Description: GMS Research Assistant – Data Outcomes (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
Semester: Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024 | Location: On-Campus + remote | Department: Graduate Medical Sciences
Job Details: This role will primarily entail updating doctoral alumni data outcomes.
Responsibilities: Student will search the internet to determine where alumni are currently employed.
Recommended Skills: Attention to detail, ability to work independently, proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Work Schedule: 5-10 hr. per week. This position is a standing position through Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024. Hours are flexible.
If interested, please send resume to Dr. Barbara Schreiber at schreibe@bu.edu.
Position Title/Description: Mental Health Counseling Office Assistant (UPDATE – This position is now filled)
Semester: ASAP – January 3, 2023 – Spring 2023| Location: On-Campus | Department: Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine (MHCBM)
Job Details: This role will primarily assist the Mental Health Counseling Program with program admissions and administrative work.
Responsibilities: Support MHCBM administration and leadership on projects related to admissions, recruitment, commencement, etc. including administrative tasks.
Recommended Skills: Attention to detail, strong organization skills, ability to complete time-sensitive projects quickly and independently, proficiency Microsoft Office Suite and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel a plus.
Work Schedule: 5-10 hr per week during school year
If interested, please contact Michael Romero mromero2@bu.edu
Positions: 3-5