Seeking two or three part-time, temporary assistants for a blind chemist who is pursuing a Ph.D. at UC Davis. Will assist in graduate-level courses: Physical Organic (fall quarter), Spectroscopy (winter quarter), and Biological Chemistry or Organic Synthesis or similar (spring quarter). Duties include:
- Reading lecture notes, worksheets, books, journal articles, etc., including describing chemical structures, reaction mechanisms, graphs, diagrams, and other chemical-related concepts
- Drawing chemical structures, reaction mechanisms, graphs, diagrams, and other chemical-related concepts using a raised drawing kit (tools and training on their use will be provided)
- Reading questions and scribing answers to homework, midterms, and exams
Qualifications
- Strong background in advanced organic chemistry, spectroscopy, or biochemistry
- Average or above-average artistic skills
- Ability to meet on the UC Davis campus and Zoom
- Good communication skills
- Patience
- Schedule flexibility
20-25 hours per week; $20 -$30 per hour, depending on experience and academic level
If interested, please call Tuan Nguyen at (916) 529-2320 or email him at tuan.nguyen201949@gmail.com.
