Research Assistant

7 days ago

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Okanagan College Full time
Position Information

Position Number

  • P02527
    Position Title


 Research Assistant
  • Learning and Applied Research
  • Zeta
    Supervisor Department
  • Water Engineering Technology
    Supervisor
  • David Teasdale
    Location
  • Kelowna
    Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

  • In accordance with Letter of Understanding #
  • Research Projects, and under the direct supervision of the College Professor, the Research Assistant assists and supports the supervisor with researchrelated activities pertaining to the professor's professional background 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.-
  • 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.-
  • 7. Performs other duties as assigned
    Position Specific Functions
  • Some key functions required for the position include:
  • Collect and organize historical data collected from water treatment plants in the Lake Okanagan region
  • Collect raw input water samples from water treatment plants in the Lake Okanagan region
  • Test water samples by performing standard chemical and physical examinations using instruments provided by the project
  • Record and present the results of each water sample test to project stakeholders using MS Excel

Education and Experience

  • Students with a minimum of oneyear postsecondary 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.
  • Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Welldeveloped organizational skills.
  • Detailoriented.
  • Excellent communication skills to maintain effective correspondence with professors and partners
  • Excellent time management skills to coordinate research and academic activities

Position Specific Education and Experience- Should have an interest and aptitude in water data analysis methods

  • Should have a passion for solving water treatment problems in the local region
  • Should be prepared to participate in developing presentations and publications of the results

Desired Start Date

  • 04/22/2024
    Position End Date
  • 05/31/2024
    Schedule
  • Up to 15 hours per week during the school year and up to 35 hours per week starting in May. To be determined with Lead Researcher.
    Hourly Rate

Appointment Type

  • Support Non-Regular Student

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