December 6, 2021

Summer 2022 GA Position with SURF Program

Position Type: Graduate Student
Priority: No
Degree Requirement: PhD
Summer 2022 GA Position with SURF Program
 
 
2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program: Graduate Assistant/Mentor Position Announcement
 
The Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) seeks to hire graduate students from STEM disciplines who enjoy teaching and mentoring undergraduate researchers.  Qualified candidates should have the ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced team environment. This position could be particularly beneficial for the graduate student planning a career in academia. 
 
SURF Graduate Assistants gain unique experience following areas:
  • Mentoring undergraduate researchers in and outside their discipline
  • Program implementation through administrative and leadership experiences at an extensive university research program
Please see attached positions announcement and job description. 
 
Submit your resume and letter of interest by January 10, 2022, via https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Home/myCCO JOB ID: 904126
 
 
Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO)
College of Engineering 
Purdue University 
2022 Summer Graduate Assistant/Mentor Position Announcement
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Program
Engineering Undergraduate Research Office, Purdue University
 
Apply by January 10, 2022
 
Employment Period: May 09 - August 05, 2022
Graduate Assistantship: Paid ½ time, a competitive stipend, fee remission, and health insurance.
 
Position Description
SURF graduate mentors/ assistants (GAs) are an integral part of the Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO), and they work together to provide administrative support to the SURF program. Each SURF GA contributes to the successful implementation of the entire program by taking the lead on specific aspects of the program and assisting the other GAs in their leadership roles. GA also works closely with the student participants by providing technical writing support and tracking their program progress. Some evening and weekend work is required.
 
Requirements
  • Ph.D. student in a STEM graduate program by the time of employment
  • Leadership experience (e.g., roles on teams and with organizations)
  • Mentoring and teaching experience
  • Demonstrated presentation AND technical writing skills (e.g., conference presentations, publications)
  • Ability to work in a high-paced environment and effectively prioritize and balance multiple tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with learning management systems ( i.e., Brightspace)
Responsibilities
Student Support: Each GA is assigned and responsible for 20-25 of the SURF participants (~200)
  • Provide technical and general support to aid students’ successful completion of the program
  • Build professional relationships with the students, and track their progress and attendance
  • Review students’ technical writing (e.g., literature review, abstract, and technical paper)
  • Coach students on how to prepare for a symposium presentation
  • Present and facilitate workshops and meet with the assigned student groups
Administrative Support:
  • Collaborate and coordinate with the SURF leadership team to implement orientation, lab tours, professional development seminars, symposium session planning, and awards reception
  • Organize social events
  • Prepare an end-of-program report documenting participation metrics, the success of individual events, best practices, and recommendations for 2023
  • Other duties as assigned by the EURO leadership to successfully implement the program
To apply for this position, provide a current resume and cover letter addressing:
  • The motivation for the position based on the position responsibilities (noted above) and your professional goals
  • Previous experience relevant to the position qualifications (noted above)
  • Off-campus commitments during the employment period (e.g., conference travel, job search)
  • Other employment or academic commitments for the summer (e.g., courses, defense, qualifying exams)
Application link  JOB ID: 904126
For questions, please email: eur@purdue.edu

 

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