Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on April 19, 2024
Classification: Research Assistant II Employee Group: PSAC Job Title: Research Assistant Department: Geography & Environment Wage or Salary: $16.98/hr Hours of Work: 560 total Start Date: April 19, 2024 Number of Positions available: 1 Length of Appointment: until November 1, 2024 Date Issued: April 10, 2024
Duties: • Organize and lead field collection of soil and vegetation samples/data • Prepare equipment and materials for research • Perform standard laboratory soil and vegetation analysis • Perform data entry, summarizing, and reporting • Organizing and analyzing spatial data • Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience in: • Field collection and laboratory preparation and analysis of soil and vegetation samples/data • Travelling and working in rural areas • MS Excel, R, or other suitable software for managing data and data analysis • Organizing and analyzing spatial data (GIS and/or remote sensing)
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: • Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in physical geography, environmental science, biology, or other Earth science disciplines • Canadian drivers license • Current student in the Co-op Program is required
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications and experience to Dr. Alex Koiter, Department of Geography and Environment, Brandon University at [email protected]
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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.