Job Start Date

09/15/2026

Job End Date

12/15/2026

Eligibility/Skills

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.

Course Description

BIOST 522: Statistical Inference for Biometry I (4) - This is the first in a two-course sequence that introduces the theory of statistical inference that provides foundations to common biostatistical methods. Topics of the sequence include basic concepts of probability, parametric distributions, exact and asymptotic sampling distribution of statistics, maximum likelihood estimation, unbiased estimating equations, theory of hypothesis testing and Bayesian inference. Prerequisite: either STAT 395, STAT 421, STAT 423, STAT 504 or BIOST 514 (can be taken concurrently)

Estimated Enrollment: 22 students

Standard TA Duties

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. 

Qualifications

Students with a strong Statistics background and relevant experience are preferred. These positions require dependability and ability to work independently, ability to follow detailed instructions, and good communication skills.  Minimum of 3.7 in STAT 512 or BIOST 522 or equivalent required.

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

For students enrolled in the Department of Biostatistics, this position pays $1,992 (25%, pre-tax) per month, using bi-monthly paydays. For students enrolled in a different department, this position will pay according to the policies and rates established by the home department, which can vary according to progress toward the degree and the department's rate structure.  (Check with your department to understand the compensation details specific to your situation.)   Benefits include tuition or UWC2 course fee payments up to 18 credits, as well as some student fees. Residents with qualifying 20 hour/week RA and TA combinations will pay $300 in unwaived fees. Non-residents with qualifying 20 hour/week RA and TA combinations will pay ~$800 in unwaived fees.

Note:  Compensation rates and tuition and course fee details 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 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.