Research Assistant, Biorefining Research Institute, Competition # GEN-22-06, Thunder Bay, ON

Research Assistant

Biorefining Research Institute

Thunder Bay Campus

Full Time, Contract (12 months)

Competition # GEN-22-06

The Research Assistant position is ideally for a highly motivated candidate who has an extensive background in membrane separations and biological wastewater treatment, particularly in advanced membrane bioreactor and pilot-scale membrane systems. The research program focuses on the development of next generation membrane biotechnology for wastewater purification.

The key responsibilities include:

Design experiments; operate the membrane bioreactor systems; and monitor the biological and membrane performance of the membrane bioreactor systems.

Characterize wastewater, sludge, and effluent samples using various analytical tools.

Characterize membrane performance and fouling of the membrane bioreactor systems.

Produce top-quality conference and journal publications.

Participate in meetings, workshops, seminars, and demonstrations.

EXPECTED CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have a BEng degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and at least one year research experience in membrane bioreactors and industrial pilot-scale membrane systems.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition

#GEN-22-06, containing a cover letter and resume, along with the contact information of three work-related referencesby May 19, 2022 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

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