About the Project and Position:
We are looking to hire an undergraduate research assistant to help with an NSF funded project which is focused on changing the perceptions of grade 7-12 math and science teaching as a profession. The project, known as Get the Facts Out, is an innovative partnership led by the Colorado School of Mines that includes the American Chemical Society, American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, behavior change researchers, teacher educators, and several colleges and universities to serve as study sites. The project aims to tackle misperceptions about the teaching profession with the goal of increasing the fraction of physics, chemistry, and math majors that choose to pursue middle and high school teaching as a career.
By working as an undergraduate researcher on this project you can expect to:
- Have your work impact math and science teacher recruitment efforts nationwide
- Hone your scientific writing skills
- Advance your data analysis skills
- Work with a dynamic and supportive team
- Enjoy a flexible work schedule
Job Responsibilities:
- Generate data visualizations from raw survey data using Excel
- Create well-written, individualized scientific reports that will be sent to universities around the country
- Communicate clearly with other members of the research team
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have at least 30 credit hours of college credit, a 3.7 GPA, a working knowledge of Excel, an understanding of basic statistics, proficient writing skills, a strong work ethic, and an excellent ability to communicate as part of a team.
Time Requirements and Compensation:
The successful candidate will be expected to work 8-10 hours per week at a rate of $12 per hour. Virtual training via Zoom will be provided to get the new candidate up to speed on the project and job responsibilities. Job responsibilities can be completed remotely.
To apply for this position:
Please send the following materials to Dr. Jared Breakall (jbreakall@mines.edu):
- A one to two page cover letter that addresses the qualifications described above, describes your interest in joining the project, and answers the following questions:
- What background experiences do you have that lead you to feel prepared for and interested in statistical analysis of large-scale data and scientific writing?
- How do your previous experiences prepare you to work cooperatively and productively with colleagues and supervisors from diverse backgrounds?
- How do you envision the skills of data analysis and scientific writing will be useful to you later in your career?
- Resume
If you are chosen to be interviewed, we will send you a brief data analysis task in Excel that will serve as a discussion point in the interview.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Jared Breakall at jbreakall@mines.edu