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
Total
15
Employment Equity
8
(53.3%)
Screened out
11
(73.3%)
Screened in
0
(0%)
Employment Equity 53.3% 8
Screened Out 73.3% 11
Screened In 0% 0
Women 46.7% 7
Visible minority 0% 0
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 33.3% 5
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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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.
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
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
Currently enrolled or eligible to be enrolled in a M.Sc. program in Chemical Engineering at the McMaster University.
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.
English essential
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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
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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 will be given to Canadian citizens.
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