Environmental Epigenetics Research Affiliate Program Student

Employment and Social Development Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Canada - Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate is seeking a student for a one-year term in Winnipeg. The role focuses on health sciences research, epigenetics, and DNA methylation data analysis.

Enrollment in a Masters or Doctoral program is required, with supervisors approving participation for Health Canada. Essential qualifications include coursework in epidemiology and epigenetics, with demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree in health sciences.
• Experience with epidemiology and epigenetics training may be considered.
• Written communication will be assessed throughout the process.
• Ability to conduct research work under supervision at Health Canada.

Skills

Research proposal development

SAS

R

DNA methylation data interpretation

Epigenetic manuscript drafting

Written communication

Oral communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Masters or Doctoral in health sciences

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Health Canada- Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate

Selection process number26-NHW-HECS-STU-NCR-364026

Employment tenureThis is a one-year student term opportunity, with a possibility of an extension.

Salary$25.17 to $38.38 per hour

LevelST-UDE-NT

Who can applyThe student must be currently enrolled full-time 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.

Intent of the processThe immediate need is to staff (1) position in a Health Canada office within Canada for a one-year term (with possibility of extension).

You need (essential for the job)

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).

• 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

Language requirements (essential for the job)

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

We’re 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

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.

We’d like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.