Summer Research Studentship

3 days ago

Red Deer, Canada Red Deer Polytechnic Full time

**Please see Special Instructions for more details.**:

- This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement._

**Posting Details**:
Position Information

**Position Title**
- Summer Research Studentship - DNA Sequencing (Applied Research Technician II)**Position Summary**
- Project Title**: Using High-Throughput Next-Generation **DNA** Sequencing Technologies for Accurate and Fast Identification of Novel Microorganisms**

Red Deer Polytechnic has secured funding from Alberta Innovates for 8 fully funded student researchers for Summer 2024 (May - August).
- The Summer Research Studentships (SRS) program provides students with paid experiential learning opportunities at post-secondary institutes in Alberta, enhancing their interest and success in health research and innovation.
- Students will have the opportunity for skills development and networking through primary research activities, workshops, speaker series, career mentorship, and other events.
- The objectives of the program are to:
- Increase awareness and interest in research and innovation careers that are at the intersection of health and emerging technologies.
- Create opportunities for emerging talent to acquire experience and connections in Alberta’s health research and innovation ecosystem.
- Increase the competitiveness of Alberta as a destination for research and innovation talent.

**Position Responsibilities**
- What You Will Do:
- The main objective of the project is to describe and introduce a potentially new bacterial species discovered on the Red Deer Polytechnic Campus to the scientific community.
- This position will be located mainly at the Lacombe Research and Development Centre.

**Required Qualifications**
- Must have successfully completed RDP’s Principles of Microbiology (BIOL 360) or its equivalent by May 01, 2024
- Be currently registered at Red Deer Polytechnic
- Be able to work in Canada
- Available for work from May 1 - August 31, 2023 (~4 months)
- Ability to work from 8:30am - 4:30pm from Monday to Friday
- Proven strong work ethic, attendance record and productivity in an independent work environment demonstrated through previous employment, education, or volunteer experience.
- Proven ability to work within a team and communicate positively supporting new and different ideas
- Ability to complete work duties such as sitting, standing, and/ light physical effort over modest periods of time, with some opportunity for relief and task variety

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Individuals with prior research experience in microbiology as well as training in bioinformatics, research design, and molecular biology, will be preferred.

**Salary or Hourly?**
- Hourly**Salary**
- $20.30 per hour**Benefits and Compensation Information**
- An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.**About Red Deer Polytechnic**
- Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, **Red Deer Polytechnic**(RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.- Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.- Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our **polytechnic community.**

Posting Detail Information

**Competition Number**
- 2024-A-025**Employment Type**
- Casual**Number of Vacancies**
- 1**Desired Start Date**
- 05/01/2024**Position End Date (if term-certain)**
- 08/30/2024**FTE**
- 1**Hours of Work**
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week**Open Date**
- 03/12/2024**Close Date**
- 03/25/2024**Open Until Filled**
- No**Note to Applicant**- **Special Instructions to Applicants**
- This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the _AUPE_ Collective Agreement._

**Required Documents**
- Cover Letter
- Resume

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