Grad Student or Post-Doc Employment Opportunity, Summer 2013: http://www.samford.edu/jobs/job.aspx?id=21474853663
Coordinator of Research Experience for Undergraduates - Summer Program<http://www.samford.edu/jobs/job.aspx?id=21474853663> Duties The Summer Coordinator of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program is responsible for the daily on-site supervision of and coordination of RUE program activities and logistics, including transportation, for 12 research students. Successful applicants will work closely with the mentors and with the Grant Principal Investigators all aspects of the design, implementation, and evaluation of the 2013 REU program. More information about the program can be found here: http://www.samford.edu/reu/ The position is based at Samford University and Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, Alabama, from May 22 to August 8, 2013. Projected salary is $11.95/Hour, Full Time. Benefits are not offered with this position. Under direction from the Principal Investigators, the REU coordinator will: * Provide on-site supervision of and coordination of daily program activities and logistics Provide daily transportation of students to research site(s) and field trips using a 15-passenger van on interstates, back roads, and small dirt roads. * Facilitate communication between students and Samford faculty mentors. * Address specific medical, psychological, and relevant personal needs of the REU students * Coordinate and implement assessments, ethics sessions, and seminars. * Discuss research design, statistics, and scientific writing. * Fulfill the expectations and program directives of NSF. * Uphold the policies, rules, and requirements of Samford University, NSF, and the REU program. * Hold regular office hours for students and mentors to deliver needs and concerns. * Evaluate student research workers. * At the completion of the program, assist in assembling the NSF report, SU report, and program coursebook. The above statements describe the general nature of the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. Required Qualifications * Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, organismal biology, conservation biology, or related fields to supervise student research, assist with professional presentations on science methods and ethics, and assist with statistical analysis, science writing, and preparation of final presentations. (Ph.D students who have advanced to candidacy and are approaching the completion of their degree will also be considered.) * Applicant's employment history or educational background must reflect professional research experience in biology, along with scientific writing, scientific presentations, and publication. * Applicant's employment history or educational background must indicate previous professional experience in supervision of undergraduate research. * Applicant's employment history or educational background must have experience in statistical data analysis (knowledge of R is a benefit). * To comply with insurance, applicants must be at least 25 years old, own a valid driver's license, and have the skills to drive a 15-passenger van on interstates, back roads, and small dirt roads. * Applicants must be available to report to work daily, no later than 8:00 a.m., and work flexible hours during evenings and weekends. * Applicants must be accessible to students (at least electronically) for emergencies at any hour. * Applicants must be physically able to maneuver a 15-passenger van, walk some distances, hike over difficult terrain and carry a minimum of twenty-five pounds. * Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends. Further Inquiries Submit inquiries to: Dr. Malia Fincher, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>, or Dr. Betsy Dobbins, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://www.samford.edu/jobs/job.aspx?id=21474853663 Apply for this job Submit resume and cover letter with current salary/salary requirements to: Office of Human Resources Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 FAX: (205) 726-4027 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]?subject=Job%20Application> R. Malia Fincher, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Samford University Department of Biological and Environmental Science 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, Alabama35229 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 205-726-2928 Fax 205-726-2479 Office 133 Propst Hall
