Position Information
Position Number
P02640
Position Title
Research Assistant - Biology
Supervisor Department
Biology
Supervisor
Shannon Hawthorne, Kerry Rempel, Carson Keever
Location
Vernon
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
In accordance with Letter of Understanding #3 – Research Projects, and under the direct supervision of the Research Supervisor assigned to this project, the Research Assistant assists and supports the supervisor with research-related activities pertaining to Investigating the Abundance and Distribution of Amphibian Parasites in Okanagan Lakes and within the supervisor’s research areas of interest and expertise.
Functions and Duties
The Research Assistant will assist the supervisor by performing the following duties:
1. Assists with research for educational purposes.
2. Assists in identifying perspective subjects for research.
3. Assists in researching information for grants, research grants and research papers.
4. Searches literature sources pertaining to the relevant areas of research.
5. Assists in collecting, recording, compiling, summarizing data, and disseminating information.
6. Participates in research activities related to the subject area being investigated such as events, interviews, reading articles, listening to speakers.
7. Performs other duties as assigned
Position Specific Functions
- Help to assemble water sampling equipment,
- Collect water samples from selected Okanagan lakes,
- Prepare water samples for eDNA analysis
- Field identifications and possible collections and dissections of Ramshorn snails in the genus Planorbidae
Education and Experience
Students with a minimum of one-year post-secondary education in the specified educational program listed below.
Prior work experience is an asset.
Skills and Abilities
Current knowledge in research methodology for educational purposes.
Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
Excellent research skills with the ability to synthesize data/information and develop/deliver findings and recommendations.
- Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software applications.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Well-developed organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of field ecology techniques
- Proficiency in use of a dissecting microscope
- Ability to hike outdoors
- Understanding of the principles of Evolution and Ecology
Position Specific Education and Experience
Desired Start Date
05/01/2025
Position End Date
04/30/2026
Schedule
Hourly Rate
17.88 - 22.83
Appointment Type
Support Non-Regular Student
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
S000364
Open Date
05/30/2025
Posting Close Date
07/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
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