Research Experience for Teachers
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Job no: 502871
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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