[Entm-beu] Fwd: NHMLAC is recruiting for the UNLAB postbaccalaureate program

[Emilia Burnham]

Sharing to BEUSA!

Emilia Burnham (she/her)
UC Riverside - Class of 2024
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On Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 3:22 PM Christiane Weirauch <
christiane.weirauch at ucr.edu> wrote:

> Please see below: this might be of interest to some of our graduating
> seniors? Best wishes, Christiane
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Jann Vendetti <jvendetti at nhm.org>
> Date: Thu, Feb 1, 2024, 2:30 PM
> Subject: NHMLAC is recruiting for the UNLAB postbaccalaureate program
> To: Museums <Museums at nhm.org>
>
>
> *Please help us share this announcement widely! *
>
> ***************************
> Hello all,
>
> The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) is recruiting
> for the 2024–2025 UNLAB cohort. Program information is below.
>
>
> Understanding Nature and Los Angeles Biodiversity (*UNLAB*) is a paid
> NSF-funded post baccalaureate research and training program offering
> hands-on research experience to recent college graduates with an interest
> in careers in the biological and paleontological sciences. Accepted
> participants will be full time museum employees, working at the museum(s)
> for 1 full year (July 2024–June 2025). In 2024 we expect to hire 10 UNLAB
> participants. This cohort will take part in various research projects
> focused on Los Angeles biodiversity, gaining critical research skills,
> receiving peer and professional mentoring, and learning about STEM careers
> in a natural history museum setting. The program is intended for
> individuals who *did not gain substantial research experience as
> undergraduates*, as well as those who are from backgrounds
> underrepresented in the biological sciences.
>
> Who is eligible: applicants must meet all the following requirements:
>
>    -
>
>    College graduation date falls between July 2020 and June 2024.
>    Exceptions will be allowed for family-related circumstances, medical leave,
>    or military service.
>    -
>
>    Did NOT have substantial research experience during or following their
>    undergraduate experience.
>    -
>
>    Completed at least an introductory course in biology, ecology, and/or
>    evolution.
>    -
>
>    Are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful refugee, or permanent
>    resident of the United States.
>
> When is the program: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
>
> Where is the program: Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, Los
> Angeles, CA
>
> More information: https://nhm.org/unlab
>
> Application: <https://etap.nsf.gov/award/736/opportunity/782>
> https://etap.nsf.gov/award/736/opportunity/8581
>
> Application window: February 1, 2024–February 29, 2024
>
> We particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify
> as belonging to a group that is underrepresented (or have experienced
> barriers) in biological science and/or museum careers.
>
> If you would like to reach out directly with any questions or concerns
> please feel free to contact the UNLAB team: unlab at nhm.org.
>
> All the best,
>
> Jann Vendetti & the UNLAB Steering Committee
>
> ____________________________________________
>
> Jann Elizabeth Vendetti, Ph.D.
>
> she/her
>
> Associate Curator & Twila Bratcher Chair in Malacology
>
> Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
>
> 900 Exposition Blvd.
>
> Los Angeles, CA 90007
>
> Phone: (213) 763-3380
>
> Email: jvendetti at nhm.org <jvendett at nhm.org>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
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> Professor of Entomology
> Department of Entomology
> University of California, Riverside
>
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