Student Research Assistant - Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College
$15.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)
September 28, 2020 – March 31, 2021
A UPEI student is required to work on an Avian Trichomonosis project within the AVC Department of Biomedical Sciences. The student will work primarily in the research lab performing molecular identification of avian parasites. This job is a casual position that will be up to 10 hours per week. This will include working independently on weekends in the laboratory.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The student is expected to perform parasite isolation, DNA extraction, PCR assays and DNA sequence analysis
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of at least three years of a UPEI Biology program
- Must have good communication skills, computer skills and good inter-personal skills
- The student needs to have good molecular skills including DNA extraction, PCR and familiarity with DNA sequence analysis
- Experience in parasite identification and isolation from tissue samples would also be desirable
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.