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The mission of our lab is to investigate the impacts of environmental contaminants on health and well-being. Our innovative approach combines toxicology, molecular biology, community-based research, exposure assessment, epidemiology and environmental health.
Previous studies in the region suggest higher exposure to metals compared to the general population. Sources of these metals may include traditional foods which can be contaminated by surrounding industrial activity.
With community members, we will collect traditional food samples to measure several metals in these samples. We will also use techniques to identify the possible sources of metals in traditional foods.
This project was designed to monitor contaminants in traditional foods, while contributing to building local research capacity.
We are looking for a community researcher who will be assisting in various logistical tasks, such as: organization of information sessions; update of Facebook page about the progress of the research project; communication with community members to answer questions about the traditional food sampling program; organization of the sampling material and samples in freezers; shipping of samples.
We are looking for a community researcher with work experience in management, event organization, biology, conservation, environmental sciences or any other related fields. Applicants should forward a CV and a cover letter.
Location: at the Saulteau First Nations Treaty Rights & Environmental Protection Department and remote. The applicant would ideally have access to internet. A laptop computer can be provided if needed.
Schedule and salary: This is a part-time position with flexible work schedule (approximately 5 hours/week for 20 weeks, $30/hour).
Our team is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from Indigenous People of North America, racialized persons / persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
If you would like to learn more or to submit your application,
please contact:
Élyse Caron-Beaudoin, Assistant Professor
elyse.caronbeaudoin@utoronto.ca
Julian Napoleon, Researcher
If you would like to learn more or to submit your application,
please contact:
Élyse Caron-Beaudoin, Assistant Professor
elyse.caronbeaudoin@utoronto.ca
Julian Napoleon, Researcher
jsnapoleon@protonmail.com
To apply for this job email your details to elyse.caronbeaudoin@utoronto.ca
All member registration requests will be reviewed by the Saulteau First Nation staff. Once you have been verified you will be emailed instructions on how to log in to the members' only area of the website.