Research Assistant III – Physics and Astronomy at Brandon University

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on January 13, 2026

Classification: Research Assistant III
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Wage or Salary: $20.95 per hour
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week
Start Date: January 14, 2026
Number of Positions available: 1
Length of Appointment: to August 31, 2026
Course title and number: N/A
Date Issued: January 5, 2026

Duties:
Assist in the execution and evaluation of research projects, including literature review, data integration and analysis. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:
The position requires experience with fortran, parallel computing environments, GPU programming, and knowledge of the Colour Glass Condensate effective theory in the context of heavy ion collisions.

To Apply:
Send resume to Margaret Carrington, Department of Physics, Brandon University, R7A6A9
[email protected]

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