Research Assistant 2

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Research Assistant 2

Supervisor: Joann Whalen, PhD

Department of Natural Resource Sciences

Macdonald Campus; McGill University

Position Summary:

Research the relationship between soil NO2- concentration and soil N2O flux, based on NO2- analysis with ion selective electrodes or ion selective field effect transistors.

Literature review, experimental design, develop test method, determine limits of detection, verification under variable soil conditions, validation, data analysis, report preparation.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. in Chemistry. M.Sc. in Renewable Resources. Prior work experience in a chemistry laboratory. Research experience in agriculture and soil science.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Hourly Salary:

$30.75

Hours per Week:

40 (Full time)

Location:

MacdonaldStewart Bld

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-05-08

Position End Date:

2024-08-30

Deadline to Apply:

2024-05-16

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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