Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Due to the current situation of working at home, the candidate will need to be self-motivated, computationally knowledgeable and be able to work around any personal challenges. In addition, the candidate should be able to work on diversified topic areas.

Work environment

The Ionizing Radiation Health Sciences Division at Health Canada conducts research into health effects from ionizing radiation exposure. This position will involve the development of adverse outcome pathways (AOP) to space flight health outcomes. The work will include: literature searches, filtering of studies and compilation into the AOP format (www.aopwiki.org).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "Please describe why you are interested in the opportunity, how you meet the education requirement, have experience in planning and conducting research and experience in working with a team of researchers or support staff. Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your application. Please explain by using specific examples and sufficient detail."

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Education:
The student must be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master's program at the University of Ottawa, with a specialization in Biological sciences.

Areas of Study and Specializations:
Biological Sciences (biology, biochemistry)

Note: Applied research must be a requirement of graduation

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in planning and conducting research
Experience in working with a team of researchers or support staff

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.

Ability:
Ability to work independently;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing*
Ability to communicate effectively orally

*Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout your application.

Personal Suitability:
Respectful of diversity

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

Other Requirements :
The student must meet the requirements of the Master’s program at the University of Ottawa in the Department of Biology for the fall of 2020.

Conditions of employment

NOTE: 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

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.