Research Affiliate - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The candidate will be working on a project to develop microencapsulation formulation for protection and effectively delivering bioactive compounds to animal intestines. In this position, you will learn several techniques for preparation and characterization of emulsions or powders, and for evaluating bioactivities of biological compounds. You will learn to design experiment plan, conduct experiments, collect data, perform data analysis from experiments and report results as well as write research reports and peer reviewed manuscripts. You will also have the opportunity to participate in research seminars at the research center.

Work environment

Located in Guelph, Ontario, the Centre specializes in food safety, quality and nutrition, and is committed to ensuring that food produced in Canada continues to be among the safest and of the highest quality in the world.

The Guelph Research and Development Centre was established in 1997, with the intent to put in place a federal capacity in food research at the heart of the largest Canadian concentration of expertise and infrastructures dedicated to food research and development. The Guelph Research and Development Centre supports a sustainable and profitable agri-food sector in Canada by carrying out world class research in food safety and quality, proactively mitigating food safety threats as well as generating fundamental and applied knowledge that enable the Canadian agri-food sector to develop health promoting food that respond to consumer needs, whereby generating added value throughout the food chain.

Research covers all aspects of food production, from the field to the fork. In addition to its focus on food quality and safety, much of the centre's work is exploring the potential for conventional foods to offer nutritional and other therapeutic benefits. Scientists are also developing innovative methods to reduce food-borne biological and chemical hazards that may be present in farm commodities, fresh market and processed foods.

The research focus at Guelph RDC falls under two main areas that recognize the overarching influence of environmental change on food safety and health attributes of foods.

Research Areas:
•Addressing food safety threats and mitigation strategies
•Improving attributes of agricultural commodities through innovation

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 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)

Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Chemistry or Biology.

Currently enrolled or eligible to enrolled in a Master program at the University of Guelph in Department of Chemistry.

Degree equivalency

Experience in chemistry or biology.

Experience working in a research laboratory.

Note: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of chemistry
Knowledge of biology

Initiative
Communication skills
Teamwork

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

With appropriate safety precautions in place, must be able and willing to work in laboratory for extended periods at a time, and able and willing to work with hazardous materials.

Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status at the University of Guelph.

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.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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