Job Description

Student Assistant - TOX 844

The primary objective of this course is to present a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of predicting, monitoring, and evaluating the effects of toxic substances in wildlife with a focus on aquatic systems. The class will cover all levels of organization from sub-cellular systems to whole ecosystems. It is designed to provide in-depth coverage of techniques and methods that are routinely used in the field of ecotoxicological sciences. The philosophy of this class is that students will learn by doing. Therefore, the class will be taught using a combination of theoretical (e.g. brief introductory lectures to each topic/method) and practical (e.g. laboratory experiments; student projects) elements. This will enable students to obtain a comprehensive and practical set of skills required during their future careers in academia, government, and/or private industry. Furthermore, the course will foster oral and written communication skills. Students will be exposed to materials, which will be useful in setting exposure standards and assessing hazards to (aquatic) ecosystems due to point or non-point releases of toxic substances.

Your general location of work will be in the Toxicology Centre and you will report to Dr. Markus Hecker.

Required Number of Hours: 120 hours during the academic term 3.1 hours per week
Duration of Employment: 2022-2023 Fall session
Course Name, Abbreviation and Number: TOX 844.3, Techniques in Aquatic Toxicology
Start and End Dates: September 1 to December 31
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

• you must be registered in a graduate program.
• Good oral presentation skills
• Experience in the design and conduct of standard aquatic toxicity assays ranging from microbial tests (MicrotoxTM, single-cellular algae, invertebrates, fish)
• Experience in conducting biochemical (e.g. enzyme activity assays, protein quantification) and molecular (e.g. qPCR) analysis

To Apply: Interested students should provide: 1) a CV outlining relevant experience and training; and 2) a brief statement from their graduate program supervisor indicating support for the student to obtain the position.

Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2023, to Adriana Brown at .

Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview with the course supervisor. The course instructor will make a recommendation to the Toxicology Awards Committee for approval.

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: Toxicology Centre
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 9/18/2023
Closing Date: 9/25/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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