Research Assistant I – Department of Biology
About the role
**Applications are to be received by:**4:30 p.m. on September 26, 2025.
Classification: Research Assistant I
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Biology
Wage or Salary: $16.76/hour
Hours of Work: up to 10 hours per week
Start Date: September 29, 2025 or to be negotiated
Number of Positions available: 1
**Length of Appointment:**until December 19, 2025
Date Issued: September 17, 2025
Duties
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant for projects related to soybean pathology. The successful applicant will assist graduate students in processing samples and carrying out molecular laboratory techniques and other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience
Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of one university-level course in Virology. Previous experience with soybean research is preferred. Brandon University students are given priority.
To Apply
Contact Dr. Bryan Cassone (cassoneb@brandonu.ca). Please send a brief statement of interest and resume/CV.
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 athr@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.
About Brandon University
Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education to more than 3,000 full and part-time students in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.
Research Assistant I – Department of Biology
About the role
**Applications are to be received by:**4:30 p.m. on September 26, 2025.
Classification: Research Assistant I
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Research Assistant
Department: Biology
Wage or Salary: $16.76/hour
Hours of Work: up to 10 hours per week
Start Date: September 29, 2025 or to be negotiated
Number of Positions available: 1
**Length of Appointment:**until December 19, 2025
Date Issued: September 17, 2025
Duties
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant for projects related to soybean pathology. The successful applicant will assist graduate students in processing samples and carrying out molecular laboratory techniques and other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience
Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of one university-level course in Virology. Previous experience with soybean research is preferred. Brandon University students are given priority.
To Apply
Contact Dr. Bryan Cassone (cassoneb@brandonu.ca). Please send a brief statement of interest and resume/CV.
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 athr@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.
About Brandon University
Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education to more than 3,000 full and part-time students in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.