The VanLaerhoven laboratory within the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Windsor invites applications for a Research Assistant Position. The VanLaerhoven laboratory examines questions of food web interactions between insects, foraging and movement decisions of natural enemies and community dynamics and assembly with respect to applications in agriculture, forestry and forensic science.
The successful candidate will contribute to the VanLaerhoven laboratory through management of equipment and supplies, maintenance and updating of laboratory reference library and management of the entomology collection. Additional duties will include data entry, filing and word processing. The holder of this position may also be assigned duties assisting in experimental set-up, data collection or forensic casework as needed. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a biological or related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in laboratory management and/or experience/training in either entomology or forensic science. Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with Lotus Notes and End- Note.
Applications will include:
- A letter of application, describing the applicant's relevant experience, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status
- A detailed and current curriculum vitae
- Undergraduate transcripts
- A criminal background check from the Windsor Police Service
- Three current letters of reference, forwarded by the referees, or in sealed envelopes with signatures across the seal.
- To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by June 1, 2009 to: Dr. Sherah VanLaerhoven Rm 119 Bio, Dept. of Biological Sciences University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor ON N9B 3P4 Office: (519)253-3000 x2713 email: vanlaerh@uwindsor.ca
Applications may still be received after the deadline date. If you are unable to submit the application by the deadline date, you should contact and alert Dr. VanLaerhoven that you intend to submit an application after the deadline date. If you are viewing the advertisement after the deadline date, you should contact Dr. VanLaerhoven to find out the status of the search and discuss the possibility of submitting an application. The acceptance of a late submission is at the discretion of Dr. VanLaerhoven.
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