Research Assistant

1 week ago


London, Ontario, Canada Western University Full time

About Western:


Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.


About Us:

Earth Sciences is the science of the planet Earth.

We seek to understand the Earth's internal structure and composition; its dynamic character (earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics); the processes that occur within it; the processes that shape its surface and the materials that constitute its surface layers; the connections between Earth's surface processes, climate and our environmental sustainability; the origin, occurrence, extraction and conservation of the Earth's natural resources (minerals, fossil fuels, soils, and water); the place of the Earth within the Solar System, and the history of life on Earth.


Western's Department of Earth Sciences is a close-knit and dynamic department combining cutting edge academic and applied research with strong mentorship and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level.

Our graduates can be found in industry, academia and government across Canada and around the world. Come see us in the Biological and Geological Sciences Building to see what Earth Sciences has to offer.

Responsibilities:

**Please note that this position is anticipated to filled internally by reappointment.

The Research Assistant's activities will include:

  • Assisting the COP Bundles project under the direction of Dr. Brunette-Debassige in the months of May and June
  • Day trips to Walpole Island First Nation to support curriculum development activities related to the Bkejwanong school language immersion program
  • Supporting restoration and field teaching activities under the direction of Clint Jacobs and Des Moser

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant area of focus

Experience:

  • 1 year of work experience

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

  • Detailoriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
  • Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
  • Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve goals
  • Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document information

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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