Organic Mass Spectrometry Wetland Researcher - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Oil Sands (Energy Innovation Program/Program of Energy Research and Development)

The duties and responsibilities of this study is to explore Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry approaches for Characterization of naphthenic acid fraction compounds in wetlands. Examine the effects of inorganic salts; pH, dissolved organic matter and metals on the extraction efficiency and detection of organic components wetland waters. Phytotoxicity studies will build on earlier work using hydroponic systems and constructed wetland treatment systems conducted by the collaborators. The work is expected to form part of the PhD studies of the successful candidate in collaboration with Professor Dena McMartin, University of Saskatchewan.

The work will be conducted as part of the PhD research of the successful candidate.

Work environment

The work environment is the organic mass spectrometry laboratories located at the National Hydrology Research Centre and support priority research on oil sands naphthenic acids at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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

The Student must be currently enrolled in a Doctorate program at the University of Saskatchewan to expedite collaboration for the described research at which he or she is enrolled as having full-time student status.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of laboratory methodologies, tools, theories, practices and principles of mass spectrometry
Knowledge of organic analytical chemistry

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Adaptability
Concern for Safety
Planning and Organizing Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Teamwork Skills

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

- With appropriate safety precautions in place, must be able and willing to work in organic analytical laboratory.
- Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials using standard safety precautions.
- Ability to present results at conferences and extension meetings

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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Students are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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