Master’s student - Research Affiliate Program

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to February 12th, 2021 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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Assessment accommodation

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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.

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Duties

Data collection related to biomass feedstocks
Generating and handling mass balance data related to biomass feedstocks and the biorefinery concept.
Analyzing bio-based feedstocks in terms of biorefinery concept.
Supporting scale-up and optimization of bioproducts from biomass feedstocks.
Supporting work on life cycle assessment and environmental sustainability of bio-based products in the context of clean technology and the biorefinery concept.
Assisting in the modelling using bioprocess design platforms related to the biorefinery concept.
Provide support in data input, analysis, interpretation of research data, and preparing technical reports for peer review/publication

Work environment

Saskatoon Research and Development Centre

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION:
Currently enrolled in an MSc with specialization in biological /bioresource engineering/economic engineering, natural sciences

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in generating and handling mass balance data related to biomass feedstocks and the biorefinery concept.
Experience in analyzing bio-based feedstocks in terms of biorefinery concept.
Experience in technoeconomic scale-up and optimization of bioproducts from biomass feedstocks.
Experience in life cycle assessment and environmental sustainability of bio-based products in the context of clean technology and the biorefinery concept.
Modelling experience using bioprocess design platforms related to the biorefinery concept.
Experience in interpretation of research data and preparing technical reports for peer review/publication

Please note that experience could have been acquired through your 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
Knowledge of bioresource technoeconomic engineering, technoeconomic process design and other relevant quantitative methods in modelling of a biorefinery concept.
Knowledge of life cycle assessment principles and methodology applied in agri-based bioproducts and bioprocesses

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical thinking
Initiative
Teamwork
Interactive Communication.
Planning and Organizing
Concern for Safety

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.