Research Affiliate (Master’s Student) - American Eel physiology and ecology

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Assessment accommodation

The candidate will be required to be registered as an MSc student in the Department of Biology at Université de Moncton under the supervision of Dr. Simon Lamarre (Ph.D.). The candidate will conduct lab and field work out of Université de Moncton under the joint supervision of Dr. Alicia Cassidy (Ph. D.) (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) and Dr. Simon Lamarre.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Duties

Live fish care at Université de Moncton.
Conduct physiological trials with American Eels.
Process and analyze fish tissue samples for lab analyses.
Present main study results at the end of the period at one scientific conference.
Collaborate and interact with other researchers.
Analyze and interpret data, and publish results in government reports and peer-reviewed journals.

Work environment

The Freshwater Habitat Science Section, of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Gulf Region, is based at the Gulf Fisheries Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Section provides information and advice to support the management of Freshwater Habitat. Successful management and conservation of this habitat depends on acquiring, interpreting and sharing ecological information.

This project will focus on American Eel. The objectives of this work are to assess hypoxia tolerance and the effects of low oxygen levels on eels. Hypoxia occurs across American Eel’s freshwater habitats, and will be exacerbated with climate change. We will be investigating the effects of hypoxia on a physiological, behavioural and ecological level, both in a laboratory and a field setting.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION
Possess a Bachelor's in Biology, Environmental Sciences or Resource Management from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a Master of Science program at Université de Moncton within the Department of Biology. (Starting classes in May or September 2021 semester)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience with laboratory techniques.
Experience collecting, tabulating, analyzing and reporting scientific data.
Experience in communicating research findings in writing and verbally.
Experience working with research teams and with non-scientists.

*In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of ecology, biology, or physiology of common aquatic organisms.

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate orally in French
Ability to communicate in writing in French

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Initiative
Adaptability
Organized
Independent
Critical thinking

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Health Canada medical certificate
Occasional overnight travel and work in remote areas of Atlantic Canada
Work on evenings and weekends on occasion

Other information

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Information on employment equity

Interviews may be conducted in Moncton, NB in person or remotely.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates invited to attend an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Candidates will be communicated with via e-mail. In your application, please include the e-mail address that you wish to use for communication purposes throughout this recruitment initiative. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail account on a regular basis.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.