[pccgrads] Fwd: [Environment_advisers] Corrected: CQS/QSCI is accepting applications for Spring 2025

[Miriam via pccgrads]

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From: Erica L. Owens via Environment_advisers <
environment_advisers at u.washington.edu>
Date: Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Subject: [Environment_advisers] Corrected: CQS/QSCI is accepting
applications for Spring 2025
To: environment_advisers at uw.edu <environment_advisers at uw.edu>, BIOLOGY <
bioladv at uw.edu>, SEFS Graduate Program Advising <sefsgpa at uw.edu>, Economics
Advising <econadv at uw.edu>, AMATH Graduate Program Advisor <amath-gpa at uw.edu>,
statgradadv at stat.washington.edu <statgradadv at stat.washington.edu>
Cc: BRENDAN WALLACE <bwbw at uw.edu>, Gaj Sivandran <gajs at uw.edu>, Beth
Gardner <bg43 at uw.edu>, qermgrads at uw.edu <qermgrads at uw.edu>, Chris Anderson <
cmand at uw.edu>


Previous email had a typo. Gaj Sivandran will be teaching QSCI 291 in the
spring. Here is the corrected version:


*Center for Quantitative Science: *

*Spring 2025 Teaching Assistant Positions*



The Center for Quantitative Science (CQS) is accepting part-time (50% FTE)
Teaching Assistant applications for Spring 2025 for the courses listed
below. The priority deadline is *Tuesday, February 4,* but we will accept
applications until the positions are filled. Priority will also be given to
students enrolled in College of the Environment graduate programs.



*Q SCI 291: Analysis for Biologists I (1st quarter Calculus)*
Up to 2 TA positions, pending enrollment numbers
Instructor:  Gaj Sivandran

*Q SCI 292: Analysis for Biologists II (2nd quarter Calculus)*

Up to 2 TA positions, pending enrollment numbers

Instructor: Brendan Wallace



*Q SCI 381: Introduction to Probability and Statistics*

Up to 3 TA positions, pending enrollment numbers

Instructor: Beth Gardner



*Q SCI 483: **Statistical Inference in Applied Research I*

1 TA position

Instructor: TBD



* Teaching Assistant (TA) Position Description*



Responsibilities:

   - TAs at 50% FTE should expect to average approximately 20 hours/week,
   220 hours for the quarter
   - Providing occasional lectures
   - Running labs, help sessions, and recitation sessions
   - Grading homework and exams
   - Maintaining office hours
   - TAs are generally expected to attend the courses to which they are
   assigned



Requirements:

   - For Q SCI 291 and 292, must be competent in calculus
   - For Q SCI 381, must be competent in statistics and have familiarity
   with R
   - For QSCI 483, must be comfortable with R and the material covered in
   QSCI 483 (linear regression using least squares, maximum likelihood, model
   interpretation and selection, GLMs, spatial and temporal models)
   - Current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to
   hold a Graduate Student Assistantship
   - Availability for full appointment and class time frame (see
   appointment dates above)
   - Background and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with biology,
   zoology, conservation, ecology, and natural resource management students
   - Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
   qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
   license/certification/registration



Terms:

   - A 50% FTE Teaching Assistantship pays a stipend that varies depending
   on graduate level as indicated on Schedule 1 of the UW TA Salary Chart
   <https://facstaff.grad.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024-25_TA-RA-SA-salary-schedule.pdf>.
   Contact the Center for Quantitative Science office for more information on
   salary levels.
   - Teaching Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of 10
   credits per quarter that they hold an Assistantship.
   - The operating fee (including tuition) will be paid by CQS.  However,
   the successful applicant will be responsible for paying any student fees
   (approximately $265).
   - Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.
   - This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and
   is subject to union shop provisions.





*Application Process:*



Application Deadline: The priority deadline is *Tuesday**, February 4**,* but
we will accept applications until the positions are filled. Applicants will
be notified by email of our decision. Priority will also be given to
students enrolled in College of the Environment graduate programs.



Submit the following to owense at uw.edu:



   - Resume/CV (in PDF format):
      - Include your home department, advisor, and academic status
      (“Masters Student”, “PhD Student, but haven’t completed general exam”, or
      “PhD Student, completed general exam”).
      - List all previous TA and reader/grader positions held for any UW
      department. Include your evaluation score for each position.



   - Cover letter including (in PDF format):
      - Brief statement of how your skills and experiences are a match for
      the position
      - List the specific Q SCI TA position(s) you are applying for
      - List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed



Questions?  Contact owense at uw.edu.



The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer.  To request disability accommodation in the application process,
contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450/206.543.6452 (tty)
or dso at u.washington.edu.



-----------------------------------

Erica Owens

CQS/QERM/QSCI Program Coordinator & Academic Advisor

Pronouns: She, her



Center for Quantitative Science

Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management

University of Washington

Marine Studies Building (MAR 171)

Mailbox #355020

Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 616-9571


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