Graduate Student Assistant - McNair Scholars

The McNair/Early Identification Program is now accepting applications for the position of Graduate Student Adviser(GSA). The GSAs(Graduate Student Adviser) in McNair/EIP have multiple duties: teacher, adviser, mentor and logistical officer for our first-generation, low-income, and traditionally under-represented students bound for graduate school. This particular individual should be have excellent response time, accuracy, and etiquette in executing orders from the Program Coordinator and an Associate Director of both Programs in a no nonsense work environment.

For further information, interested UW Graduate Students can visit:
http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/index.htm

Graduate Student Assistant - Odegaard Writing and Research Center

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) seeks a Graduate Student Assistant/Research Assistant to manage the center for the 2009-10 academic year.
The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is in its fourth year of operations as collaboration between the College of Arts & Sciences and the University of Washington Libraries.

Duties :
• Train, oversee, assess and otherwise support student writing tutors.
• Develop supporting materials for the operation of the center and training of tutors.
• Locate and develop College-wide sources for possible writing tutors.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, managing the budget, tracking student usage to forecast the number of tutors needed each week/quarter, verifying time sheets, writing reports, keeping, organizing, and reporting relevant records, following-up on emails, photocopying.

• Attend meetings with Odegaard library administrators, the Director of the College of Arts & Sciences Writing Program, and other university entities.
• Develop independent ideas on potential projects, organizational strategies, and future goals for the OWRC.
• Publicize the OWRC with faculty and students.
• Manage the database, OWRC website and center computer stations.
• Network with other writing centers on campus.
• Work as a tutor for students in the OWRC. Summer work will include tutor support for Discovery Seminar offerings;
• Work with library professionals on incorporating research information into the writing and tutorial process.
Flexibly taking on other tasks as they arise.

To apply
Submit letter of application, current CV, and contact information for three references to:

Professor John Webster, Director of Writing for the College of Arts & Sciences
Department of English 354330
Email: cicero@u.washington.edu

Applications are due June 1, 2009. Interviews will be completed within two weeks of application deadline. Starting date to be negotiated, but preferred as soon as practically possible after completion of interviews.

Requirements:
• Graduate student in good standing

Desired:
• Substantial experience with writing centers and the teaching of writing
• Supervisory, managerial, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conceive of, and complete, tasks independently
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Knowledge of (or aptitude for) basic Webpage upkeep, MS Office, as well as some ability to operate and maintain pc computers

Condition of Employment:
Graduate Staff Assistant, up to 12-month position beginning late Summer Quarter 2008.
220 hours per quarter. (This position is governed by the existing UW/UAW union contract.)

Teaching Assistantships - Global Health

GH 415 / GH 515: Challenges in Global Health
Professor Christopher Murray

Fall Quarter 2009

This course will provide an introduction to the health problems of the world's populations, and the major challenges to improving health at a global level to undergraduate and graduate students. It is an inter-disciplinary exploration of the factors that account for these health patterns, ranging from their physiological basis to their economic, social and political context. Topics include: infectious diseases, injuries, risk factors, health system performance, and the role of international agencies in shaping the landscape of global health policy. Special attention will be paid to how we know what we know about global health.

Position summary and responsibilities: Professor Christopher Murray is seeking two Teaching Assistants for the Undergraduate and Graduate portions of this course. Based on academic qualifications and experience, selected individuals will be assigned and responsible for either the Undergraduate or Graduate section of this course. Teaching Assistants will be supervised by Professor Christopher Murray and responsible for the following items:

o Lead and facilitate quiz/discussion sections.
o Support students with course assignments and papers.
o Help students achieve to learning objectives.
o Grade problem sets, projects and exams.
o Write problem sets and draft exams.
o Contribute to maintenance of course website.

Weekly hours: 20

Start date: September 20, 2009

End date: December 17, 2009

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD student.
• Strong quantitative background.
• Related research or coursework in the disciplines of Public Health: Demography, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Global health, Health services, Environmental and Occupational Health.

Monthly Salary:

• Depending upon academic eligibility, monthly salary will range from 1,488 to 1,718.
• Monthly earnings are based on the Standard UW TA salaries
(Listed at http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/2008-09RegularGSSA.pdf)

Benefits: GAIP Insurance and Tuition except about $230/quarter if 20 hours per week and employed 5 out of 6 half-month pay periods/quarter. No benefits if less.
See www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/gssa.htm

How to apply:

Application Deadline: May 28

Required application materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Unofficial academic transcript

Send required materials to:

Email applications materials to: seanpl@u.washington.edu

Questions:

Contact Sean Lassiter at seanpl@u.washington.edu or (206) 897-2832.

Reader/Grader INFO 344 & 343 - The Information School

Reader/Grader INFO 344 & INFO 343 – Summer Quarter 2009
University of Washington Information School

Location
The Information School, UW

Position Title
Reader/Grader for INFO 343: Web Technologies (Summer A Session)
Reader/Grader for INFO 344: Web Tools and Development (Summer B Session)

Start Date: 06/16/2009
End Date: 08/31/2009

Position Description
We are seeking applicants for one hourly Reader/Grader position supporting two undergraduate web development courses that will be taught back-to-back in summer 2009. INFO 343: Web Technologies, will be taught in A-term. Informatics 344: Web tools and development in B-term. INFO 343 focuses on client side web development and scripting while INFO 344 focuses on server side web development.

Responsibilities include coordinating lectures and activities with the instructor, grading student assignments, and helping students in the lab and in office hours.

This position will average 19.5 hours per week.

Required Qualification
• Highly proficient in website design and webpage creation tools and techniques
• Extensively skilled with HTML, XML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with an object-oriented programming language (C# preferred, Java acceptable) and relational databases (SQL Server or MySQL)

Desired Qualification
• Able to work with .NET and Visual Studio development
• Experience with web services

This position is open to all University of Washington students. Students will be compensated at a competitive hourly rate DOE. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Crystal Yost, Human Resources Coordinator crystaly@washington.edu.

To apply
1. Please include a cover letter describing your skills and experiences relevant to position.
2. Attach a current resume that includes your work history and academic accomplishments.

Please submit all application materials to Crystal Yost at iApply@washington.edu or to Mary Gates Hall, Suite 370, no later than noon on Monday, June 1, 2009. All candidates will be contacted within one week of closing date.

Note: This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

West Coast Poverty Center Small Grants Program

WEST COAST POVERTY CENTER
POVERTY AND POLICY SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

Applications due Friday, June 5, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

The West Coast Poverty Center (WCPC) at the University of Washington (UW) invites applications for grants through its Poverty and Policy Small Grants Program. The WCPC Poverty and Policy Small Grants program supports new and continuing research on poverty and poverty-related policy with national and/or west coast relevance. Scholars working on topics relating to poverty and policy in any discipline are encouraged to apply. The Center will award grants of up to $15,000 for research on topics relating to the causes, consequences and effective responses to poverty in the U.S. Of particular interest are proposals that address:

• Changing labor markets and their consequences for economic security and social well-being

• Changing patterns of work and family life, and the consequences of transformations in family formation, employment, and caregiving arrangements for the economic security of parents and children

• Changing demographics and their implications for poverty and public policy, including issues of race, ethnicity, gender and immigration

• The performance of the safety net in the current recession

• Regionally-focused research examining poverty and anti-poverty policy in the west coast states of Washington, Oregon, and California

AWARD
WCPC Poverty and Policy Small Grants will fund reasonable research expenses such as data or software purchases, research assistance, research-related travel, relevant supplies, academic year and summer salary, and/or statistical or other consulting, to a maximum of $15,000.

ELIGIBILITY
Quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches are all encouraged as are submissions from scholars in any discipline. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and an appointment with an academic institution or nonpartisan research institution.

For the complete RFP and an information flyer, please see the attached files or go to our website at http://wcpc.washington.edu/funding/grantannounce.shtml

The West Coast Poverty Center at the University of Washington is a regional hub for research, education, and policy analysis leading to greater understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and the effects of public policy on poverty. Core funding for the Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.

Research Assistant - Human Services Policy Center, Evans School of Public Affairs

The Human Services Policy Center (HSPC) is a research center at the Evans School of Public Affairs. The Center pairs applied analytic research with the promotion of policies that improve the lives of children, families, and communities. The Center addresses issues that matter to families, with special attention to the needs of those who are disadvantaged and focuses on policies affecting health, education, safety and economic well-being.

HSPC is seeking a graduate Research Assistant to assist on a funded project to estimate the economic value of caring for young children in the US. One component of this project is to estimate the value of time spent by parents and relatives caring for young children based on compensation they could receive if otherwise employed.

The graduate Research Assistant will assist the Project Director with all aspects of this work. The graduate Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the Project Director.

Primary responsibilities:
• Summarize relevant research literature relating compensation to demographic characteristics.
• Compile and summarize secondary data including census data
• Perform analyses and calculations of value equivalent to other compensation.
• Create graphical displays of research results including charts and tables.
• Perform other duties as requested.

How to Apply:
Please email or send by postal mail resume and cover letter to:

Richard N. Brandon, Director
Human Services Policy Center
1107 NE 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98105
brandon@u.washington.edu

Application inquiries may be made with:
Richard Brandon, brandon@u.washington.edu, 206-543-8483

Requirements:
Doctoral student in economics or a related discipline. Experience working on research projects and compiling and summarizing estimates from secondary data. Proficiency with Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Some experience with a statistical software package. Good writing and communication skills.

ITHS Technology and Resources Access Grants

The "Institute of Translational Health Sciences" (ITHS) was funded through the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA). The ITHS brings together scientists at the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Group Health Center for Health Studies, Benaroya Research Institute and other partner institutions in the Puget Sound region and in the WWAMI states to advance and transform clinical and translational research.

The ITHS is pleased to announce the opportunity to apply for modest "technology and resources access" grants. These grants will cover costs associated with the provision of services to you through an ITHS-approved facility core, shared resource, or cost center.

The aims of the Technology and Resources Access grants are to:
• Support the incorporation of new technologies into translational and clinical research.
• Foster collaborations between approved applicants and technology service providers.
• Encourage the utilization of the latest technologies and instrumentation into translational and clinical research.
• Promote the career development of junior faculty members in the ITHS.
Technology and Resources Access Grants information:
• Up to $10,000 per accepted applicant will be directly applied to the costs of the ITHS-approved facility core, shared resource or cost center.
• Applications are due no later than May 1, 2009, 11:59 PM.
• The ITHS will pay the service provider directly.

Further instructions can be found at:
http://iths.org/PilotFunding/ITHSTechnologyAccessGrants.aspx

For more information contact Kathy Long at 206-616-9195 or ithsapps@u.washington.edu