[Hiring] Student Assistants @Student Assistants

Role Description

This in-person research experience will support students interested in developing science education research skills. Students will receive mentorship, engage in collaborative research meetings, and learn how theory informs data analysis and interpretation in education research.

• Work with real physiology classroom and student interview data
• Learn how to analyze student reasoning using established theoretical frameworks
• Participate in guided qualitative coding and interpretation
• Engage in weekly research meetings, literature readings, and discussions

This experience is especially meaningful for students who are curious about how people learn science and who want to deepen their understanding of physiology beyond memorizing content. Whether students are considering careers in medicine, biology, research, or education, this opportunity provides a window into how scientific reasoning develops and how research can improve undergraduate STEM learning.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students in good academic standing with a strong interest in physiology, biology, or STEM education research
• Prior research experience is helpful but not required

Requirements

• Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week during the summer
• Compensation: $16.00 per hour
• How to Apply: Please email a brief statement of interest (maximum 1 page) to Dr. Safana Ismael ([email protected]) describing your background and interest in the position by responding to the following two questions:
• How has your academic or personal background prepared you for this research opportunity?
• Why are you interested in working with our research team?
• Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2026
• Selected applicants will be invited for a short interview

Benefits

• Mentorship and collaborative research experience
• Opportunity to deepen understanding of physiology and science education

Company Description

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: Disability Accommodation Information for Applicants