Marine Biology Specialist (Master's degree) - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

**To be considered for RAP opportunities, students must:
1. Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which they are presently enrolled OR be a part-time student who is recognized by their academic institution as a having a disability;
2. Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located; and
3. Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of their curriculum.

Duties

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Maurice Lamontagne Institute) and the University of Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR) are calling for applications for a Master of Science (MSc) in the field of ecology and physiology of marine invertebrates. This two-year project, starting in June 2019, will be conducted under the DFO Coastal Ecosystem Characterization Program. One of the main objectives of this project is to contribute to the establishment of a database on the biological traits of coastal species, with particular attention to the physiological traits of coastal invertebrates.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications. Applicants must use each essential education and experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each criteria demonstrating how they meet the required education and experience. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter."

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a biological science.
The student must currently be registered or eligible to enroll in the Master's Program with Honors in Biology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience working on the field and in the laboratory.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Software R.

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

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of physiological mechanisms related to global changes (temperature increase, hypoxia and acidification).
Knowledge of laboratory techniques and apparatus used in animal physiology (eg calorimetric bomb, etc).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

All job applications must be submitted using the website www.canada.ca/government-jobs. No application will be accepted by email.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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