Post-Baccalaureate Positions in Biology at Bates College
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The Biology Department at Bates College seeks to hire two post-baccalaureate scholars to support our laboratory curriculum and to provide professional development for the successful candidates. These one-year positions involve lab prep, lab cleanup, protocol development, and piloting new experiments plus opportunities to conduct mentored research and other activities that position the candidates for success in their chosen career paths. Start date is negotiable between 1 June and 1 July 2021.
For the mentored research aspect of the position, potential faculty mentors include Katie Dobkowski, Carla Essenberg, April Hill, Martin Kruse, and Andrew Mountcastle.
Minimum qualifications:
- B.A. or B.S. degree by start date, with a major or background in the life sciences
- ability to support biology labs and Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)
- enthusiasm for conducting mentored research and/or pedagogical development of course-based research with a faculty member in the Biology Department.
- comfort in learning new skills and working independently
- strong communication skills
- dependability in managing multiple tasks and complex projects
- maintenance of a well-organized working space
- ability to follow written protocols
Desirable competencies include the following (note that we don’t expect any single candidate to have all of these):
- making solutions
- using biological instruments
- working outside in natural ecosystems
- documenting laboratory work or data
- driving a van
- working collaboratively
- mentoring peers
To apply, submit the following items on Interfolio:
- Unofficial transcript
- Resume
- One- to two-page narrative describing your interest in the position, your career goals, what skills or experiences you might bring to the position, and what benefits you hope to get out of the position.
- The name of two references that we could contact to ask about your initiative, independence, and attention to detail.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and aim to provide our postbacs with the opportunity and skills needed to succeed. We are searching for graduates who share these goals and who will pursue continued growth in creating an inclusive working environment.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Don Dearborn, Chair of Biology, Bates College, at ddearbor@bates.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately.