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You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:
◽You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
◽You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
◽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. Learn more about whether you are eligible.
Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.
Under the supervision of government research scientists and academic collaborators, the selected student will be responsible for analysing plastic pollution in geese, and their related health impacts using physical necropsies and molecular tools.
The Division of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is located at the National Wildlife Research Centre and has University partners across the country, which allows for close collaboration between government researchers and the students and faculty of different institutions. This student research assistant position will provide the opportunity to collaborate with researchers at Environment and Climate Change Canada, and other government agencies, as well as with faculty and students at Acadia University. The selected student would have access to a range of required resources at the National Wildlife Research Centre in order to carry out collaborative work with partners at ECCC and Acadia University.
Positions to be filled: 1
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
Education:
The Student must be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a PhD Program with full-time student status in the Department of Biology, at the Acadia University, a recognized postsecondary academic institution. The student must have completed at least one university course in animal health, at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
Experience:
EX1. Experience with laboratory molecular work (biomarkers, physiology etc.)
EX2. Experience working with fresh or preserved insect specimens (necropsies, pathology, etc.).
English essential
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Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of the fundamentals of plastic pollution and animal health
Abilities:
AB1. Ability to work independently
Reliability Status security clearance
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.
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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.