MIMM 391 - SEA-PHAGES: Genome Annotation

Hiring Unit:
Microbiology & Immunology
Course Title and Course Number:
MIMM 391 - SEA-PHAGES: Genome Annotation
Estimated Number of Positions:
1
Total Hours of Work per Term:
120

Position Summary:
Guide and monitor around 20 second year undergraduate students during computer lab sessions. The teaching assistant (TA) will also help grade various assessments, including virtual lab books, genome announcements, final reports, etc. The TA must attend the class and computer lab section, held Tuesday and Thursdays starting at 1pm. TA will also help put together some of the assignments and assist with grading. The TA will be expected to read the assigned readings before class and be familiar with the class material. Additionally, the TA will be expected to be at the office hours with the instructor and be available to answer emails from students.

Qualifications:
B.Sc. or B.A. in Microbiology & Immunology, must have some background knowledge on bacteriophages and bioinformatics

Language Requirements (if relevant):   Effective communication skills in English are essential.

Language Requirements (if relevant):   Effective communication skills in English are essential.

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External Candidates:

Hourly Salary:

$32.38

Position Start Date:

01/10/2022

Position End Date:

05/13/2022

Deadline to Apply:

11/16/2021

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