Job Description

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.
Position Overview: This is a part-time (up to 20 hours/week Research Assistant position. The position entails the following tasks: (1) preparation of meteorites and terrestrial analogue materials for spectroscopic analysis; (2) acquisition of spectral reflectance and Raman reflectance data for these samples.


Duties:

• Prepare samples for research.
• Prepare and operate scientific equipment for research.
• Assist with production of articles.
• Assist in data analysis.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a science disciplines.
• Familiarity with operating an ASD reflectance spectrometer and BWTek iRaman 532 nm Raman spectrometer.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from September 5, 2022 - August 8, 2023 and the estimated total hours of work will be 800 hours.. Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit. Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person. The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy has been suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Phillips, HR Assistant at sh.phillips@uwinnipeg.ca. The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.