Research assistant-Contaminants in Arctic seals in relation with climate change - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Under this RAP work term, the student will assist in investigating the time trends of contaminants in
Canadian arctic ringed seals in relation with their diet.

Tasks include:
- Support fatty acid analysis in seal blubber
- Analyze time trend data of contaminants in seals
- Summarize results in graphs and/or Tables
- Writing a report summarizing the research results
- Contributing to a peer-review manuscript

Work environment

The work will be completed through a collaboration between McGill University (Montreal, Quebec)
and Environment and Climate Change Canada (Montreal, Quebec) and work will be conducted in both establishments.

Intent of the process

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria by the date of appointment: - Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status). Individuals pending approval of acceptance, or in the process of submitting applications are encouraged to apply as proof of enrollment will only be required prior to the start date. - Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum. - Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 doctoral Program (PhD) a McGill University
with a specialization in environmental biology, renewable resources, environmental toxicology, or environmental studies. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences.
Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application (proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date) and must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1. Experience in the analysis of fatty acids in tissues

E2. Experience in summarizing results in graphs and/or tables

E3. Experience in the presentation of scientific results via presentations, reports and/or peer-review papers

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge :
K1. Knowledge of vertebrate biology and nutrition.
E2. Knowledge of the Microsoft software suite (e.g., Excel, Word).
E3. Familiarity and/or willingness to learn new software.

Ability :
A1. Ability to analyze data and synthesize and interpret results.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability:
PS1. Adaptability.
PS2. Planning and organization skills.
PS3. Problem solving skills.
PS4. Teamwork skills.

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

Operational requirements:
Access to a computer and internet

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Conditions of employment
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

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Information on employment equity

Preference

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