@bugslab (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram)
101 N. Haven Street, Suite 105
Baltimore, MD, 21224
http://www.bugssonline.org/
CTF Contact/Mentor
Lisa Z. Scheifele, PhD, Executives Director
[email protected]
@Bugsslab (twitter / facebook / Instagram)
Positions Available: Fall 2024
We will work with fellows to create an outreach or teaching opportunity that is mutually beneficial (see below). Classes can be taught in person or could also occur via Zoom or a similar online platform.
Degree Requirements: Fellows should have received or be pursuing a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.
Preferred Skills and Experience: Interest in teaching to a broad and diverse audience.
Commitment Length: Flexible, from one-time lectures to long-term course and project support.
Payment: Positions are unpaid.
Expected Weekly Commitment: Expect to devote 1-3 hours of course preparation for every 1 hour of course time.
Fellowship Details/Expectations:
We will work with fellows to create an outreach or teaching opportunity that is mutually beneficial. These can range in length from 2 hours to multi-session courses of a few hours each. Courses are typically drawn from the fields of Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Science Communication.
- Fellows have the option to teach a course that has been previously developed. PowerPoint slides and protocols will be provided to the fellows as they are available.
- Fellows have the option to develop and pilot a course centered around your own research specialty. We encourage these to be hands on, but our lab operates at Biosafety Level 1. For those developing their own courses, help is available to develop teaching materials and ensure that they are at the appropriate level for the target audience.
Evaluation: Informal review and feedback from mentor. Formal written review at the end of the course if requested by fellow.
Parking and Transportation: Public transportation is available. Off-street parking in a gated lot is available.
Classes take place after work hours so PI sign-off is not required for participation.