PhD Student – Ecotoxicology - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: RSN24J-151896-000296
Selection process number: 2024-RSN-EA-LMS-629498

Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector – CanmetMINING Branch
Ottawa (Ontario)
It is expected that the student will work approximately 16hrs per week for a three-year period, from Fall 2024 (September) to Fall 2027 (September)
$28.99 to $37.53 per hour (Salary provided as bursary, In three equal installments each fiscal year.)

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

For further information on the organization, please visit CanmetMINING

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit: RAP Website

Closing date: 1 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Students enrolled or able to enroll in a PhD program in Biological and Chemical sciences at Wilfred Laurier University. (Proof will be required before the start date).

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, students must be:

1. Recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are presently enrolled (proof will be required) OR be a part-time student who is recognized by their academic institution as a having a disability;
2. The minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located; and
3. Enrolled or willing to enroll in an academic program that requires research as part of their curriculum.
4. Residing in Canada and/or be a Canadian citizen residing abroad.

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Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Working within the Environmental Science Division of CanmetMINING, this project would be investigating the potential environmental impact of elements associated with critical mineral/REE mining projects (e.g. Nb, Ta, REEs etc.). For this particular position, the candidate would be investigating the solubility, transformation and toxicity of sparingly soluble elements in aquatic ecosystems.

Work environment

CanmetMINING is part of Natural Resources Canada’s Lands and Minerals Sector conducting leading-edge research in mining. Research programs include critical minerals (including battery minerals), efficient mining technologies and programs to lessen environmental impacts and adapt to a changing climate. CanmetMINING works in partnership with industry, academic researchers and other government laboratories.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Doctor of Philosophy degree at Wilfred Laurier University

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Cover letter that summarizes how you meet the experience and education criteria."

Contact information for 2 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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Education
• Completion of a BSc and MSc degree with specialization in chemistry, ecology, biology, toxicology or environmental sciences.
• Currently enrolled, or willing to enroll, as a Ph.D student in Biological and Chemical sciences at Wilfred Laurier University: https://wlu.ca/programs/science/graduate/biological-and-chemical-sciences-phd/index.html

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience conducting aquatic toxicity testing procedures with fish, invertebrates or algae/plants and using statistical tools to assess effect concentrations.
• Experience working with chemicals, especially in the preparation of solutions for toxicity testing
• Experience in maintaining aquatic organism cultures, including water quality measurements

In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

Ability
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to gather information from the scientific literature

Conditions of employment

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, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.

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