Research Assistant, Plant & Seed Technologies

at  Nait

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• The ideal candidate will have knowledge and versatility in a working environment that presents a wide variety of technical and operational challenges.
• Knowledge and experience in plant physiology is a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is essential to this role.
• This position does periodically require shift work, heavy manual labor for field project set up.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in forest ecology, land reclamation, plant physiology, biological sciences, or environmental science related program. Bachelor of Science is an asset.
• 12 months of related experience
• Experience in experimental design and execution
• Valid driver’s license
• Equivalencies may be considered
  Remuneration: $56,151.16 - $74,115.34 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Research Assistant ll).
  This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

• Conducting applied research projects using one or more of the following:
• Conduct literature reviews
• Search, selection, and request of supplies necessary for the project
• Manage and respond to project related email
• Field, Lab and Greenhouse related experiment design, execution and data collection (with a large focus on field activities)
• Supervise summer research assistants
• Field work in a variety of locations and climatic conditions
• Assist with proposal writing, prepare technical reports of completed project for the client, for presentation to agency requesting project, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.