You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
The student must be currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in health sciences. Students not currently enrolled in a health sciences program but with sufficient* graduate-level epidemiology and epigenetics training may be considered.
* Sufficient means at least 1 (one) completed graduate level course in epidemiology and at least 1 (one) completed graduate level course in epigenetics.
Candidates submitting their application must have verified with their academic supervisor or department head (as appropriate) that they will be authorized to conduct research work for Health Canada (to be assessed at the interview stage).
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EX1: Experience developing a research proposal in the area of human health sciences
EX2: Experience using SAS or R to analyse data
EX3: Experience interpreting human DNA methylation data
EX4: Experience drafting an epigenetic manuscript (This could include published manuscripts, manuscripts submitted to a scientific journal or manuscripts in preparation)
Applied / assessed at a later date
K1: Knowledge of principles of epigenetics
K2: Knowledge of principles of epidemiology
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
* Written communication will be assessed throughout the candidate’s application.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB3: Ability to work with minimal supervision
PS1: Respectful of diversity
PS2: Working effectively with others
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EXA1: Experience in analyzing human DNA methylation data using an epigenome-wide association study (EWAS) approach
EXA2: Experience in analyzing human epigenetic clock data
EXA3: Experience in analyzing human biomonitoring data on environmental chemicals
Our commitment
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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