<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Erica L. Owens</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu">owense@uw.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 5:26 PM<br>Subject: [Environment_advisers] QSCI is accepting applications for Spring 2023<br>To: <a href="mailto:environment_advisers@uw.edu">environment_advisers@uw.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:environment_advisers@uw.edu">environment_advisers@uw.edu</a>>, <a href="mailto:bioladv@uw.edu">bioladv@uw.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:bioladv@uw.edu">bioladv@uw.edu</a>>, <a href="mailto:statgradadv@stat.washington.edu">statgradadv@stat.washington.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:statgradadv@stat.washington.edu">statgradadv@stat.washington.edu</a>><br>Cc: Andrew Berdahl <<a href="mailto:berdahl@gmail.com">berdahl@gmail.com</a>>, Timothy T. Jones <<a href="mailto:jonest26@uw.edu">jonest26@uw.edu</a>>, Stephen Scherba Jr <<a href="mailto:scherba@uw.edu">scherba@uw.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg2040222603550705207">





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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello advisors! Can you please forward this email to your graduate students as appropriate. Thanks!  Erica Owens<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Center for Quantitative Science:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Spring 2023 Teaching Assistant Positions</span></b><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Center for Quantitative Science is accepting part-time (50% FTE) Teaching Assistant applications for Spring 2023 for the courses listed below. The priority deadline is
<b><u>Thursday, January 26, </u>2023,</b> but we will accept applications until the positions are filled.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b>Q SCI 292: Analysis for Biologists II (2^nd quarter Calculus)<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">Up to 2 TA positions, pending enrollment numbers<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">Instructor: Andrew Berdahl<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b>Q SCI 381: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">Up to 3 TA positions, pending enrollment numbers<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">Instructor: Stephen Scherba, Jr.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b>Q SCI 483: <span style="color:black;background:white">
Statistical Inference in Applied Research I</span><u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:black;background:white">1 TA position</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Instructor: Timothy Jones
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Teaching Assistant (TA) Position Description<u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Responsibilities:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TAs at 50% FTE should expect to average approximately 20 hours/week, 220 hours for the quarter, March 16, 20210 – June 15, 2022</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Providing occasional lectures</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Running labs, help sessions, and recitation sessions</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Grading homework and exams</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Maintaining office hours</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TAs are generally expected to attend the courses to which they are assigned</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Requirements:    <u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">For Q SCI 292, must be competent in calculus<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal">For Q SCI 381, must be competent in statistics and have familiarity with R<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">For QSCI 483, must be <span style="color:black">
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)</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Current academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Availability for full appointment and class time frame (see appointment dates above)</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Background and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with biology, zoology, conservation, ecology, and natural resource management students</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Terms:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.  Contact the Center for Quantitative Science office for more information
 on stipend levels.  </span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Teaching Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of 10 credits per quarter that they hold an Assistantship.
</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The operating fee (including tuition) will be paid by CQS.  However, the successful applicant will be responsible for paying any student fees. 
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. 
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Application Process:<u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Application Deadline: The priority deadline is <b><u>Thursday, January 26,
</u>2023,</b> but we will accept applications until the positions are filled. <span style="color:black">
Applicants will be notified by email of our decision.</span><b><u><u></u><u></u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Submit the following to <a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu" target="_blank">owense@uw.edu</a>:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Resume/CV (in PDF format):</span><u></u><u></u></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Include your home department, advisor, and academic status (“Masters Student”, “PhD Student, but haven’t completed general exam”, or “PhD Student, completed general exam”).</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List all previous TA and reader/grader positions held for any UW department. Include your evaluation score for each position.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cover letter including (in PDF format):</span><u></u><u></u></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brief statement of how your skills and experiences are a match for the position</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List the specific Q SCI TA position(s) you are applying for</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List Q SCI or equivalent courses you have completed</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="m_2040222603550705207MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">List any Q SCI TA positions you have applied for in the past, both positions you were offered and ones you were not offered. (This information will be used to help us distribute TA positions more equitably.)</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Questions?  Contact <a href="mailto:owense@uw.edu" target="_blank">owense@uw.edu</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
<a href="mailto:dso@u.washington.edu" target="_blank">dso@u.washington.edu</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Erica Owens<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>CQS/QERM/QSCI Program Coordinator<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><u></u> <u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Center for Quantitative Science<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>University of Washington<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Mailbox #357941<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Seattle, Washington 98105<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>(206) 616-9571<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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