Research Assistant I – Department of Geography & Environment

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on July 10, 2026

Classification: Research Assistant I

Employee Group: PSAC

Job Title: Research Assistant

Department: Geography & Environment

Wage: $17.63 per hour

Hours of Work: 35 hrs/week

Start Date: July 15, 2026

Number of Positions Available: 1 (subject to budgetary approval)

Length of Appointment: until August 31, 2026

Date Issued: June 26, 2026

Duties

The Koiter Lab at Brandon University is hiring a research assistant to support a carbon inventory project focused on agricultural landscapes. Duties include:

• Assist with field collection of soil, sediment, vegetation, and water samples
• Prepare materials (soil and vegetation samples) for research
• Assist with standard laboratory analysis (e.g., texture, bulk density)
• Assist with data entry, summarizing, and reporting
• Assist with duties related to the production of articles, publications, reports and presentations

and other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Laboratory preparation and analysis of soil and vegetation samples
• Field collection of soil and vegetation samples
• Traveling and working in rural areas

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in geography, environmental science, biology, or other Earth science disciplines
• Canadian Class 5 drivers license

To Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume clearly outlining how you meet the qualifications, experience, and eligibility to Dr. Alex Koiter, Department of Geography and Environment, Brandon University at ***email_hidden***

NOTE: Position is based on funding being available.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the

University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the

evaluation process, please advise HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity

is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.