Undergraduate Research Assistant

2 months ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**ALES AFNS General**:

- Competition No.

**S108451309**
- Posting Date

**Jun 15, 2023**
- Closing Date

**Jul 27, 2023**
- Hourly Rate

**$17.10 per hour**
- Grade

**01**
- Hours

**24**

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This part time position has a term length of 3 months with the possibility to renew over the Fall semester.

**Location** - North campus and research sites. This role is in person

**Working for the University of Alberta**

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Position summary**

A summer research assistantship is available in the Beef Cattle Production Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Gleise M. da Silva at the University of Alberta. The research program aims to understand the effects of management practices and weather on beef cattle physiology, behavior, and performance.

The research assistant will work under the direct supervision of graduate students on several projects in different locations (e.g., Kinsella and Mattheis Ranches).

**Duties**
- Animal and forage sampling; Assist with animal and plant data collection, sample processing (i.e., drying, grinding, centrifuging, etc.) and organization of sampling material.
- Laboratory analyses (using ELISA test kits to determine blood metabolites, or wet chemistry to determine forage chemical composition).

**Qualifications**
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science degrees in Agriculture, Animal Health, or Agricultural/Food Business Science at U of A is required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Attention to details
- Availability to travel to research sites
- Cattle handling and laboratory experience will be considered an asset
- A class 5 drivers license will be considered an asset

**How to Apply**

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

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