Research Assistant, Indigenous Ecological Restoration
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About the Role
Indigenous peoples have unique understandings of and relationships with the endemic plant species of their homelands. To address the longstanding challenge of original ecosystems and land in Treaty 7 being lost to colonialism and capitalism the Indigenous Ecological Restoration (IER) working in partnership with the Mount Royal University (MRU) Grounds Department has the vision of repopulating the MRU grounds with Indigenous plants and linking the plants via signage and QR codes to an open access electronic resource (pressbook) that houses Elder teachings on the significance of these plants.
The Research Assistant will review written and electronic materials about original plants that may have existed prior to colonization to compile a list of culturally appropriate plants to be used for future campus planting. The role may include visits to culturally significant historic sites and a survey of plants that exist on the MRU position will work both independently and in a team environment with other RAs and the Grant Holder who will supervise the Research Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Review written and electronic materials about original plants that may have existed prior to colonization.
- Potential visits to culturally significant historic sites.
- Compile a list of culturally appropriate plants to be used for future campus planting.
- Survey plants already found on the MRU campus
Qualifications
- High school diploma and enrolmentin an undergraduate degree is required
- 1- 6 months experience doing data searches reviewing research articles monographs websites.
- Physical plant identification skills are considered an asset but not required.
Salary: $15.00 - $18.87 per hour(commensurate with experience and MRU RA pay guidelines)
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
A resume (and optional cover letter) should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number (ex. Coordinator 9999 ).
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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