Research Assistant Iii - Brandon, Canada - Brandon University

Brandon University

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Brandon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Applications are to be received by:4:30 p.m. on April 26, 2024

Classification:
Research Assistant III

Employee Group:

PSAC

Job Title:
Summer Research Assistant

Department:
Biology

Wage or Salary:
$20.04/hr

Hours of Work:
Up to 70 hours biweekly

Start Date:
May 1, 2024

Number of Positions available: 1

Length of Appointment:
until August 30, 2024

Date Issued:
April 15, 2024

Duties:

The Madison lab at Brandon University hiring one experienced assistant to help with field and molecular research in laboratories at BU

Central duties include:

Outdoor field work; environmental sampling in the Assiniboine River Basin
Intermediate Molecular lab work; extracting nucleic acids, PCR, sequencing, etc
Preparing scientific reports to publication

Qualifications/Experience:

Background knowledge and experience in molecular biology laboratory work is mandatory.

e.g; (e/D/R)NA extraction and amplification)

Research experience with filtration and extraction of nucleic acids from mixed environmental sample media, as well as data processing and analysis from field sample sites. This includes the possibility of working with live animals and/or animal tissues.
An Undergraduate Degree with research experience (e.g., 4year honours) degree in Biology or related disciplines

To Apply:

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided._