Job Description

Applications are to be received by:

4:30 p.m. on September 3, 2025 or until filled.

Classification:

Student Assistant II

Employee Group:

PSAC

Job Title:

Lab Assistant

Department:

Department of Physics & Astronomy

Wage or Salary:

$16.76 per hour

Hours of Work:

up to 4 hours per week for up to 10 weeks

Start Date:

September 10, 2025

Number of Positions available:

2

Length of Appointment:

until December 10, 2025

Course title and number:

74.151 Gen Physics I/74.161 Found of Phys I

Date Issued:

August 22, 2025

Duties:

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for Student Assistants for the following courses during the Fall 2025 term:



74:151 General Physics I Lab Assistant Up to 4 hrs per wk for up to 10 wks

74:161 Foundations of Physics I Lab Assistant Up to 4 hrs per wk for up to 10 wks



The successful candidates will lay out lab equipment before labs, answer student questions during lab periods, put away equipment after lab periods, and other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

Preference given to current Brandon University student; second year undergraduate level/standing is required Successful completion of course(s) for which they are applying Demonstrated success in other Physics courses Ability to meet deadlines (reliable and punctual) Good communication skills Ability to understand and explain experimental procedures

To Apply:

Apply in writing with a cover letter that shows clearly for which position(s) you would like to be considered, your experience, and how you meet the above qualifications. Please submit your application with any supporting documentation to: Dr. Todd Fugleberg, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Brandon University; 270 - 18th Street; Brandon, MB; R7A 6A9; e-mail: fuglebergt@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. 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.