Research Assistant I

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on January 17, 2025

Classification: Research Assistant I

Employee group: PSAC

Job title: Research Assistant

Department: Biology

Wage: $16.76/hr

Hours of work: up to 10 hours per week

Start date: January 20, 2025 or to be negotiated

Number of positions: 1

Length of appointment: until May 7, 2025

Date issued: January 6, 2025

Duties:

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant for various projects related to tick and mosquito biology. The successful applicant will assist graduate students in processing samples and carrying out molecular laboratory techniques and other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of one university-level course in Virology. Previous experience with tick and mosquito research is mandatory. Brandon University students are given priority.

To Apply:

Contact Dr. Bryan Cassone ([email protected]). Please send a brief statement of interest and resume/CV.

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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