Research Assistant, Tree-rings and Climate

4 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada University of Winnipeg Full time

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

**Position Overview**:
**Duties**:
Employee will assist a tree-ring technician with the following duties
- sanding of wood samples for tree-ring measurement
- measuring of tree-ring widths

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge on how to use sanding equipment (belt sanders, disk sanders, etc.) and how to prepare good quality wood sample for tree-ring analysis constitute assets.
- Ability to learn various measuring software. Training, supervision and work-place orientation will be provided.
- Ability to follow instructions/standards in tree-ring science.
- Ability to communicate with supervisors.
- Ability to stay focused in the era of digital distraction.
- Punctuality.

**Condition(s) of Employment**:

- **Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.**

The period of work will be from **September 16, 2024 - December 20, 2024** (with the potential to extend into January depending on work accomplished in Fall 2024)** **and the estimated total hours of work will be **10-180 hours**.

**_ Note_**_: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit._

**Note**: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.



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