https://www.samford.edu/employee/staff-employment-opportunities/REU-Coordinator-Educator
Samford University Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences seeks a Ph.D. candidate or post-doc to serve as the summer coordinator for the 2017 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program (late May-early August). This NSF-funded program brings 12 well-qualified undergraduate students from around the country to conduct multidisciplinary faculty-mentored research projects addressing the ecology and biochemistry of the southern Appalachian ridge and valley ecoregion. The REU Coordinator/Educator will teach and direct students in research methods, including experimental design, field notebook record keeping, statistics and science writing. The REU Coordinator/Educator will work on developing advanced training and mentoring skills in a research-focused educational setting. The REU Coordinator/Educator will also work with the Primary Investigator (PI) and Co-PI on all aspects of the design and implementation of the 2017 REU program and will be responsible for on-site supervision and coordination of program activities under the direction of the PI and Co-PI. The position is based at Samford University and Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, AL. Housing is provided by the University. The pay rate is $2,000 per month. More information about the program can be found here: http://www.samford.edu/reu/ To apply for this job, your resume and/or cover letter must show that you have: Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Organismal Biology, Conservation Biology, or a related field. Ph.D. students who have advanced candidacy and are approaching completion of their degree are also encouraged to apply Candidates should demonstrate professional research experience in biology or biochemistry and professional experience in the supervision of undergraduate research. Qualified applicants will also be required to have the following skills, attributes and/or abilities: Strong interest in and disposition for working with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds Patient, dedicated, and enthusiastic personality Strong organizational skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Comfort with statistical packages (i.e., R, SPSS) Ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs. Ability to walk distance of 2 miles over varied terrain in the heat Driver's License and ability to comfortably drive a 15-passenger van Apply Submit a 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: human...@samford.edu Resumes received after the posting is removed will not be considered. Please feel free to contact me with questions, but all application materials should be addressed to the address above. Thank you! Malia Fincher, Ph.D. Associate Professor Director, Samford Research Experience for Undergraduates Program Department of Biological and Environmental Science 205-726-2928 | office 205-726-2479 | fax rmfin...@samford.edu Office 133 Propst Hall www.samford.edu 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 https://www.samford.edu/employee/staff-employment-opportunities/REU-Coordinator-Educator
