Research Experience for Teachers

Research Experience for Teachers

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Arts & Sciences

Job Summary 

Teachers will join an NSF-funded project focused on the genomics of urban evolution in house mice. STEM teachers will work closely with the Phifer-Rixey Lab and participate in field and/or laboratory research during a 7-week summer program. In addition to gaining experience in an active research lab, teacher participants will contribute to developing teaching materials related to the research for use in K-12 classrooms. This position is based at Drexel University with opportunities for fieldwork in and around the city.

Participants will be provided with a $6,000 stipend. In addition, participants will be able to order up to $1,000 in supplies to continue research in the classroom and up to $1000 in conference travel reimbursement for related professional development.

Essential Functions 

• Field and laboratory activities relating to evolutionary genetics including, but not limited to, sampling, collecting trait data, and extracting nucleic acids from samples.
• Data analysis.
• Development of teaching materials ~25%.
• Curation of data and documentation of all research activities and analysis.
• Maintenance of laboratory and field supplies.
• Assist with outreach and education activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Biology or a closely related field
• Minimum of a year completed year as a middle or high school science teacher.
• Middle or high school science teachers that have a college degree.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Primary teaching responsibility in the life sciences, including biology, environmental science, or closely related fields.

Physical Requirements 

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

Location 

• University City Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information 

This is a Full time Temporary Position classified as Non-Exempt.  The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.   

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.  Special Instructions to the Applicant 

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. 

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. 

Advertised: Mar 19 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 19 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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