Although it may not be obvious, this work will explore the response of Cannabis to various environmental conditions and therefore is an applied ecology research position. If you're interested in the position described below, please send your resume to [email protected]
Research Student/Intern In this role with Tweed, you will assist the Head of Research and Development in conducting both in-house and collaborative research projects. This is a 4 month contract with potential for extension or ongoing employment You will be required to assist with all daily tasks including but not limited to: • Maintenance of sanitary conditions in all areas where research is conducted • Consistent care for research and development plants • Performance of environmental, morphological, chemical measurements • Appropriate record keeping • Assembly/ maintenance of experimental set-ups • Compilation, analysis and presentation of experimental data • Research into experimental methods and/or improvements of procedures Current research includes experimentation with various environmental conditions required to produce the heartiest medicinal cannabis strains. Skill Requirements: • Science background with a good academic standing (GPA- please provide a transcript or grade report for the last 2 sessions you were in school) • Completion of at least 3 years of a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, biopharmaceutical science, etc • Scientific report writing experience (if applicable, please provide a list of publications) • Experience working with/ growing plants Personality Descriptors: • Dedicated to the task at hand • Reliable • Trustworthy • Attention to detail Working Environment: • Willingness/ability to work in enclosed, high light intensity conditions and high temperature/humidity environments • Ability to perform strenuous tasks and occasional heavy lifting Useful Qualities: • Knowledge of statistical programming (such as R) and ability to interpret statistical outputs • Knowledge of/ experience in the pharmaceutical industry
