Students,
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) is hiring a Teaching Assistant for duties in Autumn Quarter 2024:
Course: FISH 552/553: Intro & Advanced R Programming
Course Instructor: Markus Min
TA Supervisor: Tim Essington
Dates: September 16, 2024 – December 15, 2024
Compensation: Position is 50% FTE; salary is commensurate with academic standing
(ASE salary schedule: https://facstaff.grad.uw.edu/advising-resources/funding-management/administering-assistantships/ta-ra-salaries/)
Deadline to Apply: AUGUST 1, 2024. Priority consideration given to applications received by this date. Applications will be accepted after this date if the position remains unfilled
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
FISH 552 Introduction to R Programming for Natural Scientists (2) Introduces R, a freely available and widely used platform for statistical analysis. Covers reading, storing, and manipulating data; introductory graphics; basic statistical analyses; and fitting linear models.
FISH 553 Advanced R Programming for Natural Scientists (2) Covers the use of maximum likelihood estimation and programming in R. Uses R functions to estimate parameters of models and to quantify uncertainty.
TO APPLY:
To apply, complete application form* at https://tinyurl.com/ApplySAFSTA and upload the following additional documents (under one cover, with course name and number and your full name in the document’s title):
- Cover letter – include description of your general background, why you are applying for this ASE position, strengths and any abilities directly related to the specific course(s) that you would bring to the position, etc.
- Current resumé
- Name, title, and contact information (email, phone number) for three references who are familiar with your teaching abilities and/or knowledge and experience relevant to the content of the course(s) for which you are applying.
*To access the form, log in using your @uw.edu address (https://mail.google.com/a/uw.edu).
Full position description attached. Questions may be directed to safsadv@uw.edu.