Apply as an instructor
We are calling for graduate students, postdocs, experienced professionals and entrepreneurs in STEM fields to join as instructors that inspire the new generation of young peruvian scientists from all over Perú.
Deadline for applications: June 20th, 2021 (23:59h UTC). APPLY HERE
Program Description
Clubes de Ciencia Perú was founded by a group of peruvian researchers around the world. The program seeks to ignite in young peruvians their passion for science, technology, and innovation, and in the process create an international network of academic collaborations for the benefit of the country’s social and economic development.
Keep in mind that a Science Club is a 8-hour weekend workshop focused on applied projects aimed to develop technical and cognitive skills in diverse STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Clubs should be an opportunity for young students (16 a 23 years old) to experience the world of research from the birth of an idea, design and development of the experiments, to the communication of the results.
Clubes de Ciencias 2021 – online edition
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that this year’s edition will be held online. If you have applied before to Clubes, keep in mind that the application form has changed in order to fit the online format.
The requirements for instructors for the 2021 edition are:
- Be a current PhD graduate student, a PhD, postdoctoral researcher or experienced professional in a STEM field from any place of the world.
- Send your application until June 20th, 2021 (23:59h UTC+0).
- Fluency in Spanish is not a requirement., but it is highly recommended.
What is the desirable profile of an instructor?
- Graduate students (preferably PhDs), Postdocs, and Professors from ANY nationality in STEM-related fields affiliated to research institutions or with previous research experience. Professionals in tech or biotech companies as well as entrepreneurs are also welcome to apply!
- Online teaching experience recommended.
- Be willing to immerse yourself in different cultures.
- Strong communication skills with a focus in teamwork.
The important dates to consider are the following:
- Edition start: May 2
- Launch of the call for instructors: May 9
- Instructor evaluation deadline: June 20
- Instructor Selection and Club Choice List: July 4
- Launch of the 10 clubs: July 17
- Release of results of elected clubbers: October 8
- Coordinations, trainings for the development of clubs: October 15
- Welcome to the fifth edition: October 15
- Fifth edition of Peru Science Clubs: October 16, 17, 23 and 24
- Virtual closing of the fourth edition: October 31
- Preparation and delivery of certificates: November 1
To apply, you must submit an online workshop proposal that lasts 8 hours in total. The club topic should be in any STEM area, including interdisciplinary topics. Please note that your students will be from all over Peru in the age range of 16 to 23 years old. The last class should be used to plan your student’s participation in this year’s closing event.
Take into account the following:
- During your application you must describe the club you would like to teach.
- Describe the milestones you want to achieve during the workshop and how you plan to do it.
- How will you achieve the expected objectives, that you want to achieve during the workshop and the tools, dynamics or other ideas that you would like to implement?
- What resources (software, materials, online services, websites, simulation services, jupyter notebooks, etc.) will your Club need?
- You will be asked to provide us with a short Youtube video (maximum 2 minutes) to show us a clear picture of your Science Club proposal. It doesn’t have to be too formal or elaborate! (not mandatory, but HIGHLY recommended).
Bear in mind that we have two schedules (GMT -5), one in the morning (10am – 12pm) and another in the afternoon (4pm – 6pm), for the realization of your club. So you have to choose the one that best suits your time zone. A more specific schedule will be shared with the selected instructors, which will include networking activities during each session.
If you are pre-selected, during the interview we will organize with you the best schedule of your classes. If you have any questions write to us at clubsdecienciaperu@gmail.com
CdeCPeru will provide a video call tool for the development of the workshops. If you require any other element, you must indicate it in the application form.
Each club will have volunteers available to support the development of the club. In the application form, we will ask you to define the expected skills and knowledge of your volunteers.