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Graduate Research Assistant

Reference Number
AGR20J-022535-000043

Selection Process Number
20-AGR-RAP-49

Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Year
2020-2021

Days Open
11

Classification

City
MULTIPLE

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
15

Employment Equity
8 (53.3%)

Screened out
11 (73.3%)

Screened in
0 (0%)

Applicant Submissions (15)

Employment Equity 53.3% 8

Screened Out 73.3% 11

Screened In 0% 0

Employment Equity(8)

Women 46.7% 7

Visible minority 0% 0

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 0% 0

French 0% 0

Status

Citizens 33.3% 5

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Graduate Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: AGR20J-022535-000043
Selection process number: 20-AGR-RAP-49
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Guelph (Ontario), Hamilton (Ontario)
The projected start date is September 3, 2020 with an end date of August 31, 2022. It is expected that the student will work 25 hours per week.
$22.04 to $27.73 per hour

For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit: Jobs.gc.ca

Closing date: 24 July 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

-Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled. (Proof will be required)

-Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

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

Under the supervision of Dr. Q. Liu and Dr. M. Thompson, the candidate will conduct research to advance knowledge on 1) development of novel starch-based bioplastics; 2) understand the structure and property relation of Canadian pulse starches; 3) the mechanism of starch blending with other polymer and biopolymers; 4) characterization of physicochemical properties and structural of novel starch and starch-based bioplastics.

Work environment

The lab is located at both The Guelph Research and Development Centre – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Guelph, On) and Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University. The work environment Includes lab scale and pilot-plant scale extruders. Work will include processing pulse starch using different extrusion conditions. 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 Chemical Engineering at the McMaster University.

Degree equivalency

Experience in extrusion.
Experience in biopolymer/polymer characterization.

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 starch chemistry and polymer/biopolymer processing.
Knowledge of physical chemical characterization of polymer/biopolymer.

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.

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 the email referenced below under “Contact Information”.

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.

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