Job Description

Applications are to be received by:

4:30 p.m. on September 26, 2025.

Classification:

Research Assistant I

Employee Group:

PSAC

Job Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Biology

Wage or Salary:

$16.76/hour

Hours of Work:

up to 10 hours per week

Start Date:

September 29, 2025 or to be negotiated

Number of Positions available:

1

Length of Appointment:

until December 19, 2025

Date Issued:

September 17, 2025

Duties

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant for projects related to soybean pathology. 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 soybean research is preferred. Brandon University students are given priority.

To Apply

Contact Dr. Bryan Cassone (cassoneb@brandonu.ca). 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.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact 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.