Research Assistant I - Department of Biology

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Research Assistant I – Department of Biology

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on May 4, 2022

Classification: Research Assistant I

Employee Group:PSAC

Job Title: Summer Research Assistant

Department: Biology

Wage or Salary: $12.73/hr

Hours of Work: 35-40 hours per week

Start Date: May 9, 2022

Number of Positions available: 2

Length of Appointment: up to 16 weeks

Date Issued: April 27, 2022

Duties

The Comparative Metabolic Physiology lab at Brandon University is recruiting motivated research assistants to carry out experiments on the metabolism of the waxworm (Galleria mellonella) and zebrafish (Danio rerio). The successful candidates will assist in animal husbandry, experimental design, metabolic and molecular assays. The research assistant will also be involved in the analysis and interpretation of the results of this research. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

No prior experience is required, though previous exposure to research methods, molecular biology or animal husbandry is preferred.

However, regardless of prior experience additional lab training and close supervision will be provided.

To Apply

Interested Brandon University student applicants should contact Dr. LeMoine (lemoinec@brandonu.ca) directly, and submit a brief cover letter and c.v. demonstrating their academic/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.

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, advise HR at hr@brandonu.ca. 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.