Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026

Classification: Research Assistant I
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Chemistry
Wage or Salary: $17.63/hr
Number of Hours to Work: 35 hours per week
Start Date: May 15, 2026
Number of Positions available: 1
End Date of Employment: July 15, 2026
Course title and number (if applicable): NA
Date Issued: May 4, 2026

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Perform research in organometallic chemistry related to hydrogen storage
2. Manage Lab inventory, SOPs and Waste, Clean glassware and contribute to lab upkeep.
3. Perform preliminary computational calculations using DFT (training will be provided)
4. Use instruments such as NMR, Mass Spec etc. to analyze reaction outcomes
5. Maintain a lab notebook and record activities
   and other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:
Brandon University student preferred.
Must have taken 200 and 300-level undergraduate inorganic chemistry courses, with at least a B in both.
Must have preliminary experience in NMR spectroscopy and inorganic reaction mechanisms, organometallic complex syntheses and analyses.

To Apply:
Apply via email with (a) inent, (b) a brief CV to PalS@BrandonU.ca

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