MSc Student Assistantship - Soil Chemistry - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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.

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Duties

The student will collect and analyze soil and crop samples to investigate how organic amendments and synthetic fertilizer applications affect soil carbon fractionation, soil carbon sequestration and improve soil health. Student will perform laboratory analyses of collected samples and conduct statistical analyses of the data generated and contribute to the writing of at least one scientific paper.

Work environment

The student will be taking classes at University of Lethbridge and conducting laboratory and field experiments at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre (LeRDC) of Agriculture of Agri-Food Canada and at University of Lethbridge. Field work is usually accompanied by an experienced soil chemistry technician. The student will also work in greenhouse and labs of various scientists at LeRDC at Dr. Hazendonk’s lab, University of Lethbridge.

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)

Currently enrolled or will be enrolled in a Master’s program at the University of Lethbridge with specialization in Chemistry by January 31, 2019.

Degree equivalency

Experience* working in a lab and field environment.
Experience* preparing research documents.

*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 soils, biology and chemistry.

Planning and Organizing
Initiative
Interactive communication
Teamwork

Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to collect soil and plant samples.

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.

Ability and willingness to work under various weather and environmental conditions (such as biting insects).
Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory, greenhouse and field environments.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication without impinging on the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous chemicals to perform laboratory analyses.

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 designated 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.