TF position for Spring 2017: Educational Design / Neurobiology Description We are searching for a graduate student or post-doc with a strong interest in educational design and a background in neurobiology to lead a targeted redesign of our introductory neurobiology course (MCB 80: Neurobiology of Behavior). This course serves first and second year undergraduates and covers topics in circuits/signaling, development, learning/memory, language, mental illness, and more. Duties The main duties include working within the 'Learning Lab<http://bokcenter.harvard.edu/bok-learning-lab>' at the Derek Bok Center 10-15 hours per week to: - develop in-class learning activities to complement pre-existing lectures - develop ideas for higher order assessments (in-class quizzes, projects, and exams) - develop section activities to reinforce scientific thinking, reading, and writing The compensation will be between $3000 and $5000 over the term depending on the time commitment. To apply or to get more information, please contact Dr. Venki Murthy (vnmurthy@fas.harvard.edu<mailto:vnmurthy@fas.harvard.edu>) __________________________________ Taralyn Tan, PhD Curriculum Fellow in Neurobiology | Harvard Medical School Taralyn_Tan@hms.harvard.edu<mailto:Taralyn_Tan@hms.harvard.edu> Neurobiology Office: 220 Longwood Ave | Goldenson 342 | Boston, MA 02115 Curriculum Fellow Office: 25 Shattuck St | Gordon Hall 316 | Boston, MA 02115