Research Affiliate - Research Affiliate Program

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***Closing date extended to June 28, 2018.***

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Duties

Data collection related to biomass feedstocks.
Generating and handling mass balance data related to biomass feedstocks and the biorefinery concept.
Analyzing bio-based feedstocks in terms of biorefinery concept.
Supporting scale-up and optimization of bioproducts from biomass feedstocks.
Supporting work on life cycle assessment and environmental sustainability of bio-based products in the context of clean technology and the biorefinery concept.
Assisting in the modelling using bioprocess design platforms related to the biorefinery concept.
Provide support in data input, analysis, interpretation of research data, and preparing technical reports for peer review/publication.

Work environment

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Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Saskatchewan with specialization in biological /bioresource engineering.

Degree equivalency

Experience in generating and handling mass balance data related to biomass feedstocks and the biorefinery concept.
Experience in analyzing bio-based feedstocks in terms of biorefinery concept.
Experience in technoeconomic scale-up and optimization of bioproducts from biomass feedstocks.
Experience in life cycle assessment and environmental sustainability of bio-based products in the context of clean technology and the biorefinery concept.
Experience in modelling using bioprocess design platforms related to the biorefinery concept.
Experience in interpretation of research data and preparing technical reports for peer review/publication.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of bioresource technoeconomic engineering, technoeconomic process design and other relevant quantitative methods in modelling of a biorefinery concept.
Knowledge of a variety of agri-based feedstocks in terms of sustainability and integration into the biorefinery concept.
Knowledge of life cycle assessment principles and methodology applied in agri-based bioproducts and bioprocesses.
Knowledge of technoeconomic engineering and simulation software, LCA software, and other relevant optimization/analytical software.

Analytical thinking
Initiative
Teamwork
Concern for Safety

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s licence.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, noise, laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field environments) for extended periods at a time.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors under various weather conditions and under normal safety precautions able and willing to work with hazardous materials.

Must be returning to full-time studies in the next academic term.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.