Research Assistant III – Department of Physics at Brandon University

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on August 15, 2026

Classification: Research Assistant III

Employee Group: PSAC

Job Title: Research Assistant

Department: Physics

Wage: $21.63 per hour

Hours of Work: 20 hours per week

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Number of Positions Available: 1

Length of Appointment: until December 31, 2026

Date Issued: July 30, 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]

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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