Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2026
Classification: Research Assistant I
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Geography & Environment
Wage: $17.63 per hour
Hours of Work: 35 hrs/week
Start Date: July 15, 2026
Number of Positions Available: 1 (subject to budgetary approval)
Length of Appointment: until August 31, 2026
Date Issued: June 26, 2026
Duties:
The Koiter Lab at Brandon University is hiring a research assistant to support a carbon inventory project focused on agricultural landscapes. Duties include:
- Assist with field collection of soil, sediment, vegetation, and water samples
- Prepare materials (soil and vegetation samples) for research
- Assist with standard laboratory analysis (e.g., texture, bulk density)
- Assist with data entry, summarizing, and reporting
- Assist with duties related to the production of articles, publications, reports and presentations
and other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
- Laboratory preparation and analysis of soil and vegetation samples
- Field collection of soil and vegetation samples
- Traveling and working in rural areas
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in geography, environmental science, biology, or other Earth science disciplines
- Canadian Class 5 drivers license
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications, experience, and eligibility to Dr. Alex Koiter, Department of Geography and Environment, Brandon University at [email protected]
NOTE: Position is based on funding being available.
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 [email protected]. 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.
