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Brookhaven National Laboratory STEM Summer Teaching Asst in Upton, New York
STEM Summer Teaching Asst Job ID 3673 Date posted 04/11/2023Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science-from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory's almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history, including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and technology organization.Organizational Overview The mission of the Stakeholder and Community Relation Office is to develop best-in-class communications, science education, and community involvement programs that advance the science and science education missions of the Laboratory. The Office of Educational Programs administers a variety of summer programming through its University and Pre-College Programs.Position Description Assist lead instructor(s) for the Office of Educational Programs STEM Summer programs such as, but not limited to STEM Prep Summer Institute, Rising STEM Scholars, and Summer Science Explorations. This position is on-site, however, some of the programs may be remote.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Support lead instructor with facilitation as needed.- Support lead instructor in program preparation as needed.- Enforce BNL safety regulations and program expectations.- Assist in program development as needed.- Support students and lead instructor in program deliverables.- Chaperone during on-site and/or off-site activities.Position Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Must be an upper-level college or graduate-level student enrolled in a STEM or STEM education program.- Must work well in diverse group settings.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel- Proficient in a computer languages such as, but not limited to, C++ and PythonPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Formal or informal teaching experience.- Bilingual skills.*Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:- Outdoor field trip considerations (sun, heat, ticks), Personal Protective Equipment worn during laboratory activities (some online training courses are required before the program starts).*OTHER INFORMATION: (add if applicable)- The STEM Summer Teaching Assistant will be required to attend the program orientation and organizational meetings as scheduled.**Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal ContractorBrookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: