Research Affiliate (MSc student)-Molecular Microbial Ecology - Research Affiliate Program

Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector
Ottawa (Ontario)
$22.71 to $28.57 per hour

For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

Closing date: 3 January 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A one-page cover letter to describe what your career goals are and why you are interested in perusing this position."

Contact information for 1 references.

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)

- The candidate must possess by the start date (May 2023) a BSc in Biology, Environmental Science, Geochemistry, , Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or related fields at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and meet the requirements for enrolment in the MSc Natural Resources and Environmental Studies program at UNBC and be willing to enroll in that program.
- Must have taken prior courses in Microbiology/Molecular Biology

Degree equivalency

- Co-op experience
- Experience with DNA extraction, amplification and quantification in preparation for DNA sequencing is essential.
- Experience in designing and conducting laboratory/greenhouse research projects is strongly desired

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.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

- Detailed knowledge of biogeochemistry and biochemistry

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

- Bioinformatics and statistics skills for microbial community analysis

Conditions of employment

- Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled. (proof will be required).
- Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

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

Preference

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

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