Next-Gen Bio Learning Network Summer Undergraduate Internship

Institute For Systems Biology • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Next-Gen Bio Learning Network is a group of community college faculty and research scientists with a goal of supporting college students to engage with biological data literacy skills. We are looking for an undergraduate student interested in supporting the development of curriculum resources that will be used in community college courses across Washington state. Specifically, the candidate will work in collaboration with ISB educators, community college faculty, and scientists to design, write, and organize materials that community college faculty will access during the school year. The candidate will participate at the ISB facility in Seattle from June 23 - August 29 with the potential to continue participation virtual or hybrid through the academic year.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in teaching, K12 or college level.
• Experience in undergraduate biology courses as a student.
• Experience with learning platforms such as Canvas.
• Some experience editing code.
• Strong communication skills.
• Undergraduate student, with priority given to those who are currently or have previously been community college students.
• US citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ISB educators, community college faculty, and scientists to design, write, and organize curriculum materials.
• Participate in events at ISB, including group meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development including attendance at workshops, seminars, and team tasks.
• Complete a poster with the support of their mentor and other ISB staff to be shared at an ISB-wide mini-symposium.
• Contribute to the development of publications resulting from their research project.

Benefits

• Stipend of $625/week.
• Potential housing stipend of $4200 for qualifying students.
• Access to summer intern housing at UW.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree