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Job Nbr 85: TA, 25%, BIOST 310, Spring 2026, (Mejia)

Supervisor: Robin Mejia
% FTE: 25% FTE
Location: University of Washington
Opportunity Type: TA
Posted:
Skills/Eligibility:

Full-time enrollment in a UW Graduate Program, including the graduate 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:

BIOST 310: Introduction to statistical methods for students planning on majoring in health sciences. Uses case studies and examples from popular and scientific literature to introduce topics such as data description, study design, screening, estimation hypothesis testing, categorical data analysis, and regression. Emphasizes concepts and interpretation rather than computation or theory.

Estimated Enrollment:  195 students

Standard TA Duties Include: 

  • Grading homework and exams 

  • Holding office hours to meeting 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 discretion of instructor. 

How to Apply:

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

Compensation:  This position pays $1,810.5 (25% FTE, pre-tax) per month, using bi-monthly paydays.  .25FTE appointments do not include any benefits. 

International students working more than 50% FTE will be required to secure CPT approval prior to beginning a position.  See details here. [https://iss.washington.edu/work/f1-employment/cpt/ ]

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 web site 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 at biostgp@uw.edu.


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