Date Posted: Monday September 23, 2024
Closing Date: Sunday October 20th, 2024 (open until filled)
The Mercury and Ecohydrology Research Laboratory (MERL) at Nipissing University is seeking a Trace Metal Analytical Intern for a one-year contract. The successful candidate will play a leading role in MERL under the supervision of Dr. McCarter. They will contribute to Dr. McCarter’s Canada Research Chair and related research, focusing on contaminant transport, mercury biogeochemistry, and restoration of contaminated peatlands in both laboratory and field settings. The role is a mix of laboratory and field research work.
The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in geography, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, earth sciences, engineering, or related discipline. Possible fields of study could include, but are not limited to geochemistry, biogeochemistry, hydrochemistry, hydrology, ecological restoration. An MSc or equivalent would be considered an asset.
The internship is a 1-year contract with an hourly rate that could range from $19.00-$23.00 (including vacation pay). Please submit your letter of application and resume by 4:00 p.m., October 20, 2024, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca.
This opportunity is proudly supported by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
