Job Description

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 research assistant position is in the lab of Professor Chris Wiebe in Department of Chemistry at the University of Winnipeg. The candidate will join a group of students to conduct quantum materials research. The position also involves the analysis of scientific data and participating in group discussions.

Duties:

• Prepare solid state chemical reactions and the operation of a Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) magnet.
• Participate in crystal growth using a Quantum Design Image Furnace.
• Compile and analyze data.
• Literature searches may be required.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate courses in Chemistry (Chem-1111, Chem-1112) and Physical Chemistry (Chem-2102) are required (or currently enrolled for these courses).
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The period of work will be from June 7, 2023 - September 5, 2023 and the estimated total hours of work will be 100-400 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 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.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

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 was 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.

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