Teacher Research Associates (TRAC) - 2025

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The Teacher Research Associates (TRAC) is an eight-week program that provides outstanding science, mathematics, computer science and technology teachers with professional summer research experience. Increased teacher awareness and understanding of cutting-edge science and technology is then transferred to the classroom. Teachers are assigned Fermilab mentors and jobs that best match their skills and interests.

Program Dates: Summer 2025 - Subject to school schedules

Eligibility:
* Full-time 8th-12th grade public, private or parochial school teachers with primary teaching assignments in science, math, computer science or technology education. Teachers must be assigned a full-time teaching load during the academic years prior to and following the TRAC appointment
* U.S. citizen or permanent resident status
* Evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
* Proof of medical insurance

Application Requirements:
* Online application
* Contact information for two references
* Supplemental Questionnaire

Internship Details:
* Program Dates: Summer 2025 - Subject to school schedules

* Application Period: March 28, 2025 - April 18, 2025

* Offer Date: April 24, 2025

* Acceptance Period: May 1, 2025
* Salary: $1120.00 weekly ($28/hr for 40 hours)

* Housing: There is no housing provided.
* Transportation: There is no transportation provided.

Deliverables:
* Presentation of Program Work
* Exit surveys

If you have any questions, please contact us at Internships@fnal.gov.

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination.Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

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What To Expect Next:
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