Student Biologist - Burlington, Canada - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Burlington, Canada

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Environment and Climate Change Canada - Water Science and Technology Directorate (WSTD), Aquatic Contaminants Research Division (ACRD).
Burlington (Ontario)
ST-UDE-NT

To be considered for the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), you must meet the following criteria: - Be recognized as a full-time student by the post-secondary institution where you are currently registered (proof will be required).

- Have the minimum age required to work in the province or territory where the job is located.
$22.71 to $28.57 per hour (The job posting pertains to a student (Masters) position, up to 10 hours per week, starting on October 2, 2023 through to April 26th, 2024.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada


Closing date: 21 August :59, Pacific Time

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


This project aims to develop indicators of ecosystem health using environmental genomics to track and predict the impact of environmental contaminants on the biological and functional diversity of aquatic ecosystems.

Information that you will need to provide

Contact details of 2 references.


Certificates of study, transcripts and list of courses that you have already taken, that you are currently taking or that you will take during the academic year.


Duties:


  • Carry out research in order to develop environmental DNA (eDNA) as surrogates for biological monitoring (Environmental monitoring) of freshwater fish for biodiversity protection and conservation, this project will contribute to Species At Risk and Wildlife Conservation (e.g. numerous mussels and fish species).
  • Conduct research using advanced statistical models integrating abiotic and biotic data sets to understand and predict interspecific dynamics in aquatic environments.
  • Conduct a literature review of recent developments in the field.
  • Participate in the field collections (pending travel approval).
  • Preparation of samples for analysis.
  • Ensure the maintenance and proper functioning of the laboratory and field campaigns, in accordance with good laboratory practices and standards of field operations.
  • Ensure the smooth running of quality control operations.
  • Perform statistical analysis of data using statistical programs.
  • Interpret results and write scientific articles for publication.

Work environment:


Positions to be filled: 1


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

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience in preparing literature reviews and datasets, analyzing data using various statistical methods and models (e.g., R programming language) to integrate abiotic and biotic data sets to understand and predict interspecific dynamics in aquatic environments.

Experience collecting routine water quality data in fish husbandry.

Experience in eDNA data collection.

Experience in following proper laboratory SOPs and techniques.


With respect to the recruitment of students to the federal public service, please note that experience can be gained through education, work experience or volunteer activities.


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

Information on language requirements


KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of fish biology.
Knowledge of aquatic ecology.

Knowledge of metabarcoding pipelines:
MiFish, Geneious, and MetaWorks.


ABILITIES
Ability to analyze data as well as synthesize and interpret results.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


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


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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to collect samples in the field during irregular work hours.
Willingness and ability to travel within Canada.
With appropriate safety precautions in place, willing to work in field conditions and a laboratory environment.
Willing to work with hazardous materials using standard safety precautions.
Willing to present results at conferences and meetings.


Conditions of employment:


Reliability Status security clearance - 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-
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