Sessional Instructional Assistant-FSC481Y5Y-Internship in Forensic Science

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain research and professional experience as one of the capstone experience options for the Forensic Science Specialist programs. Students are required to attend classes that address research design and methodology, as well as topics related to professional work and practice in the forensic sciences. Students may be placed with a participating public agency, private organization, or university lab to conduct research and gain an understanding of the unit’s daily operations. In addition to their research, internship students are required to formally present the results of their research at the annual Forensic Science Day symposium and submit a high-quality academic manuscript of their work. Internship placements are arranged by the FSC Program. Students MUST apply for this course, and the Course Application is due in the February preceding the placement. There will be an information session regarding Internship Placements, preceding the application period. Students must have one free day (Monday - Friday) to work at their internship placement site and should be in their final year before graduation. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to placement work site.

Requirements

• A Masters degree (completed) in Forensic Chemistry or closely related field
• Substantial science course background at the graduate level
• A background in Forensic Science
• Research experience
• Knowledge of UTM ethics review protocols
• Knowledge of writing research proposals
• Excellent communication skills
• Available to students via email within 24 hours (excluding weekends) for duration of TAship
• Must be able to attend classes
• An ability to communicate information clearly
• Interest, enthusiasm, and experience in scientific research
• Rapport with undergraduates
• Knowledge of techniques used in scientific research and project management
• Must have one free day (Monday - Friday) to work at their internship placement site
• Should be in their final year before graduation
• Expected to provide their own transportation to placement work site

Nice To Haves

• Previous research experience
• Forensic science background
• Teaching experience
• Marking experience
• Field experience
• Qualified graduate students registered with SGS
• Obtained their B.Sc. in Forensic Science at UTM
• Work in research labs within the related forensic sub disciplines at UTM

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and grading ethics applications and research proposals submitted by students
• Providing feedback on proposals
• Conducting a mock interview
• Providing feedback to students regarding their presentations
• Helping students develop professionalism in the practice of forensic science

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level