Teaching Assistants for BI314 (Molecular Genetics) must have taken the course and earned a grade of B or better. The assistantships entail preparation of materials for laboratory which draws on one's one's ability to carry out molecular/genetic protocols (BI314). The applicant can expect to spend 6 hours per week preparing for the laboratory, and four to six hours per week overseeing students working in the laboratory. Organizational meetings take place on a weekly basis. Only responsible candidates with an enthusiasm for science need apply.
Requirements
Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.
