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POSTING DATE:Ìý ÌýMay 9, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Ìý May 16, 2018, or until the position is filled

POSITION:Ìý Ìý Research Assistant: approx. 10 hours/week for 14 weeks or by arrangement

WORK PERIOD:Ìý Ìý May 22 – August 24, 2018

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Faculty of Science, Department of Biology

PAY RATE:Ìý Ìý$20/hr + 7% benefits

WORK ASSIGNMENT:ÌýThe research assistant will develop online modules to support undergraduate biology students in writing each of the components of a scientific paper. In consultation with the development team the assistant will: synthesis content from multiple sources to develop content and prepare instructional materials and scripts for Panopto video tutorials; develop and implement online quizzes; establish a central Brightspace page for content delivery.

REQUIREMENTS OFÌý ÌýUndergraduate degree completed in Biology or a related field,

POSITION: Ìýgraduate degree in progress or completed in Biology or a related field, strong interest in teaching writing and critical thinking, outstanding writing skills, and experience preparing scientific manuscripts. Previous experience teaching writing to undergraduates is an asset.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING

(e-mail is acceptable) INDICATING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Dr. Cindy Staicer, Department of Biology, ±«Óãtv University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2 (Phone: 902.494.3533; fax: 902.494.3736; email:Ìýcindy.staicer@dal.ca

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±«Óãtv University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

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