Graduate Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Under the supervision of Dr. S. Balamurugan, the candidate will conduct research to advance knowledge on 1) precise UV doses required for inactivation of different pathogens in milk that affects its safety and shelf-life; 2) effect of fat globules, casein micelles and others that determine milk optical properties, on UV-C absorption and inactivation of pathogens; 3) optimal UV-C exposure conditions, namely flow rate, retention time, etc. for efficient pathogen inactivation; and 4) biochemical and nutritional characterization of UV-C treated milk compared to raw (untreated) and thermal pasteurized milk.

Work environment

The lab is located at The Guelph Research and Development Centre – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Guelph, On). The work environment Includes a level II containment facility. Work will include handling infectious agents and hazardous materials. Appropriate training will be provided to create a safe work environment.

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 eligible to be enrolled in a M.Sc. program in Food Science (specializing in dairy microbiology) at the University of Guelph.

Degree equivalency

Experience in microbial techniques.

Experience in dairy product formulation.

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 principles of food processing.
Knowledge of food microbiology.

Interactive Communication
Initiative
Team Work
Problem Solving

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 in a CL II containment laboratory for extended periods at a time.
Ability and willingness to work with infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.

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.