Duties
Under the supervision of government research scientists and academic collaborators, the selected student will be responsible for building a plastic polymer reference library and examining samples for microplastics.

Work environment
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 Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. 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.The projected start date is May 25, 2026 with an end date of March 31, 2027 (or depending on the candidate’s availability or organizational needs). The student is expected to work a maximum of 14 hours per week.

Positions to be filled
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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.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 at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.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.

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EDUCATION:
The Student must be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate (MSc) program in geography or biology with full-time student status at the Carleton University or the University of Ottawa.

EXPERIENCE:
-Experience with laboratory plastic pollution methods
-Experience working with environmental samples

KNOWLEDGE :
-Knowledge of the fundamentals of plastic pollution in the environment

ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to complete data analysis.
- Ability to manage projects

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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