Research Assistant III – Department of Biology

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., 4-year honours) degree in Biology or related disciplines

To Apply:
Interested applicants should contact Dr. B Madison directly (madisonb@brandonu.ca); and submit a brief cover letter, and CV summary demonstrating their research experience.

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.
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