Research Assistant I on Hydrological and Biogeochemical Measurements 

Brandon University

Brandon, MB, Canada 🇨🇦

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on April 19, 2023.

Classification: Research Assistant I
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Field Research Assistant
Department: Geography & Environment
Wage or Salary: $15.03 per hour
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Start Date: May 8, 2023
Number of Positions available: 1
Length of Appointment: 16 weeks to August 25, 2023
Course title and number (if applicable): N/A
Date Issued: April 11, 2023

Duties:

Assist with taking hydrological and biogeochemical measurements at a remote field site in Eastern Manitoba.

Build/install, monitor and maintain equipment such as (but not limited to) wells, piezometers, lysimeters, weather station, water level divers.

Data entry and some QA/QC required as well.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

The ideal candidate will have local knowledge of the Elma peatland complex and experience measuring hydrological instruments.

A valid driver’s license is required.

To Apply:  Send a cover letter (1-page) and brief resume to whittingtonp@brandonu.ca

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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