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Job Nbr 0093: TA, 50% or 25%, BIOST 310, Winter 2027, (Wilson)

Supervisor: Katie Wilson
% FTE: 50% or 25% FTE
Location: University of Washington
Opportunity Type: TA
Posted:
Skills/Eligibility:

Eligibility:

Full-time enrollment in a UW PhD Program, including the PhD program in the Department of Biostatistics or anther program with appropriate quantitative skills in statistics. Priority is given to students enrolled in the Department of Biostatistics to whom the Department has made a multi-year commitment. Students enrolled in a Master's program will be considered for an open position if no qualified PhD students can be identified.

Description:

Course Description: BIOST 310: Biostatistics for the Health Sciences (4) - Introduction to statistics for students who plan to major in health sciences. Uses case studies from popular and scientific literature to study topics such as data description, study design, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression. Emphasizes concepts and interpretation rather than computation. Students should be able to interpret graphs and use concepts covered in 2nd-year algebra, including linear equations, logarithms, summation notation.

Estimated Enrollment: 180 students

Standard TA Duties Include: 

  • Grading homework and exams 

  • Holding office hours to meet with students to answer questions about assignments, readings, lectures 

  • Preparing and holding discussion sections 

  • Posting materials on Canvas website 

  • Preparing keys for homework assignments and exams 

  • Other activities as discussed with instructor/supervisor. 

Activities above may be required to be in person.  Remote option is at the discretion of the instructor. 

How to Apply:

Students should complete this application to be considered.  Note: you will be asked to identify this position by the job # and title listed above.  

Compensation:  This position pays $3,984 (50% FTE) or $1,992 (25% FTE) per month, using bi-monthly paydays. Benefits and eligibility information available here.

Note: Compensation rates above assume a quarterly FTE level of 50% across all Academic Student Employee (ASE) appointments. If a student's quarterly FTE level is less than 50%, then they may be required to receive a higher salary rate while paying tuition or course fees out-of-pocket. Compensation details may also be affected by other concurrent appointments, such as fellowships, training grant appointments, and other stipends.  Please contact your home department to understand your particular circumstances.

International students are not allowed to work more than 50% FTE total without CPT approval prior to beginning a position. As of September 18, 2026, ISS is not able to approve most CPT requests. Please see [https://iss.washington.edu/work/f1-employment/cpt/] for more details.

This appointment classifies you as an Academic Student Employee (ASE) and is governed by a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Washington and UAW Local 4121, which is found at the following website: https://hr.uw.edu/labor/unions/uaw/contract. For more information regarding the UAW Local 4121, please visit their website at: http://www.uaw4121.org. 

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu. 

If you have questions about this position, please contact the Department of Biostatistics Human Resources at biostathr@uw.edu.