Research Assistant

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Old Montreal, QUEBEC
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences


Position Summary:

  • Analyze microbial biomarkers in permafrost soils

  • Extraction and purification of organic biomarkers using standard organic geochemical techniques

  • Quantify and identify biomarkers using gas-chromatography mass-spectrometry

  • Process and interpret mass spectrometry data


Qualifications:

  • Background in organic geochemistry

  • Background in using mass spectrometry

  • Previous experience with extraction and purification of biomarkers

  • Previous experience with extraction and purification of organic biomarkers using standard organic geochemical techniques

  • Masters degree


Hourly Salary:


$28.44


Hours per Week:


20 (Part time)


Location:


Adams Building


Supervisor:


Assistant Professor


Position Start Date:


2023-05-29


Position End Date:


2023-08-31


Deadline to Apply:


2023-06-05


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