CUPE - Winter2027 - TA LAB 130HR - BPS4104A

Job summary

The teaching assistant will demonstrate in 12 computer laboratories and implement safety guidelines. Responsibilities also include marking 12 laboratory reports and two mid-term exams.

Job details

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver Faculty: Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science Unit: Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Students & Casuals Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Bioinformatics Laboratory Course Code: BPS4102 Section: A Supervisor name (if known): Xuhua Xia Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/05 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/20 Description of tasks (hours): Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work. Recherche / Research:0 Préparation / Preparation:8 Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:28 Correction - Notation / Grading:89 Surveillance / Proctoring:4 Formation / Training:1 Autre / Other:0 Number of positions: 10 Expected Enrolment: 30 Work Start Date: January 01, 2027 Work End Date: April 30, 2027 Total Work Hours: 130 Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027) Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate. These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay. Method of Delivery: In person Language of Work: Anglais | English Requirements and Nature of Work: Nature of Work Demonstrator in 12 computer laboratories; mark 12 laboratory reports and two mid-term exams. Implementation of safety Guidelines in the laboratory Minimum Qualifications Basic understanding of bioinformatic data structure and algorithms; familiar with Windows operating system; preferably with prior experience with software DAMBE; preferably those who have taken BPS4104 or their equivalents; attention to details. Additional Information and/or Comments: All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

What you’ll do

The teaching assistant will demonstrate in 12 computer laboratories and implement safety guidelines. Responsibilities also include marking 12 laboratory reports and two mid-term exams.

Requirements

Candidates should have a basic understanding of bioinformatic data structures and algorithms, along with familiarity with the Windows operating system. Prior experience with DAMBE software and completion of BPS4104 or equivalent courses are preferred.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bioinformatics
• Data structure
• Algorithms
• Windows operating system
• DAMBE software
• Laboratory instruction
• Grading
• Attention to detail
• Safety guidelines
• Employment Equity
• Laboratory Reports
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Research
• Chemistry
• Teaching
• Creativity
• Data Structures
• English Language
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research
• Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

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