Job Description

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on August 19, 2022
Classification: Research Assistant III
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Geography & Environment
Wage or Salary:$15.81 per hour
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Start Date: August 22, 2022
Number of positions: 1
Length of Appointment: 12 weeks
Date Issued: August 12, 2022 Duties:

– Collect, process, and archive wind eroded sediment sample
– Collect and process soil surface characterization data, using 3D scanner, terrestrial LIDAR, photogrammetry, and/or drone imagery
– Other related duties as assigned Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
– GIS and remote sensing data
– Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS
– Field collection of soil and vegetation samples
– MS Excel, R, or other suitable software for managing data and data analysis
– Math, statistics and writing skills The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
– Undergraduate degree in geography, environmental science or other Earth science discipline
– Canadian drivers license To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications and experience to Dr. Alex Koiter, Department of Geography and Environment, Brandon University at koitera@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.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise 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.