Monday 14 August 2023

Fully funded graduate or Doctoral scholarship in Biology Education Research at Limeri Lab at Taxas Tech University

 The Limeri Lab at Texas Tech University is recruiting a funded graduate student (doctoral or master's) in discipline-based Biology Education Research. 

We are looking for a student to contribute to a funded project assessing the effectiveness of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CUREs) as part of the Biological Collections in Ecology and Evolution Network (BCEENET). These CUREs are digitalized data from natural history collections to improve similar and unique benefits compared to other CUREs? Use quantitative analysis and measurement to help us answer this question.. and more!

More information on the lab can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/limerilab

Successful applicants will have: 

1. A background in biology or biology education

2. Research experience in either biology or biology education

3. A desire to conduct quantitative biology education research.

4. A desire to learn new skills and be challenged 

What we offer: 

1. Funding through a combination of research and teaching assistantships, as well as opportunities and support to apply for competitive fellowship 

2. A supportive research environment including weekly one-on-one and lab meetings 

3. Funding to present at national conferences

4. Access to extensive career development opportunities at TTU, including one of the nation's oldest and largest centers for teaching and learning, the Teachers and Learning Professional Development Center: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc/

5. A vibrant community of education researchers 

How to apply: 

Please send the following as a single pdf to Lisa Limeri llimeri@ttu.edu by Sep 30,2023: 

1. Motivation letter that describes your interests in biology education research, graduate school, and career goals

2. CV and Academic transcript (unofficial is fine)

3. Names and contact information of 3 references

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for Zoom interviews. 

Questions? Contact Liza Limeri at llimeri@ttu.edu 

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