Student Position in Outreach and Communication

** DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT. 1ST! **
 
The lab of Jeremy M. Brown in the Dept. of Biological Sciences seeks a talented and motivated student (undergraduate or graduate) for a part-time, paid position focusing on science outreach and communication.
 
Potential Job ResponsibilitiesImplement a social media plan for a monthly Computational Biology seminar series * Update lab website and social media handles regularly * Create educational videos, websites, and graphics about evolution and phylogenetics * Design creative outreach activities to highlight research progress * Assist in coordinating and advertising visits by outside scholars
 
Minimal Qualifications: Experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.) * Enthusiasm for science, particularly evolutionary biology * Excellent writing skills * Availability for 10 hours per week
 
Desired Qualifications: Previous science and math (ideally, biological) coursework * Graphic design experience * Videography experience * Web design experience * High-performance computing and/or programming experience
 
ApplicationTo apply for this position, please email a brief (1 paragraph) statement of interest, a resume, and contact information for two references to [jembrown at lsu dot edu]. For full consideration, please submit materials no later than SEPT. 1ST.
 
Contact Information:
 
Jeremy M. Brown
Dept. of Biological Sciences
(225) 578-1745
jembrown at lsu dot edu