Laboratory Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

You are eligible for this Research Affiliate Program (RAP) if you meet these 3 requirements:
(1) you are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
(2) you are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
(3) you meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.

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Duties

The duties and responsibilities of this student position are to:

- assign air toxics concentrations to residential histories for disease cases and controls,
- conduct statistical analyses to characterize exposure-response relationships while adjusting for the influence of possible confounding variables,
- conduct numerical analyses to provide insight on the shape of the exposure-response relationship,
- provide written materials that summarize existing literature, describe study methods and findings, and contextualize findings.

The work is expected to form part of the M.Sc. studies of the successful candidate.

The work will be done in collaboration with Professor Paul Villeneuve, Queen’s University.

Work environment

The work will take place in an office environment at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario).

The work will support priority research on the impacts of toxic air pollutants at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

The student must be enrolled, with full-time student status, in a Master’s program at Queen’s University to expedite collaboration for the described research.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Education:

Graduation with an acceptable undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in science, engineering, or other field related to the duties of the position.

(The student must be enrolled, with full-time student status, in a Master’s program at Queen’s University to expedite collaboration for the described research.)

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Experience analyzing data.

2. Experience using software packages for data analysis such as R, STATA, IGOR, SAS or similar.

3. Experience in spatiotemporal air pollution impact modelling.

4. Experience reporting scientific/technical data.

5. Experience in conducting literature reviews and meta-analysis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of probability and statistics.
2. Knowledge of data analysis methods including multivariate logistic regression.
3. Knowledge of sampling/survey methods.

Abilities:

1. Ability to work independently.
2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability:

1. Initiative
2. Judgement
3. Critical thinking
4. Effective interpersonal relationships

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials (obtained outside of Canada) must provide proof of Canadian equivalency: https://www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice (French, English).

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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