National Microbiology Laboratory Branch - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

We will process the first round of applications on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.

Duties

Under supervision, the candidate will conduct research to advance public health and knowledge of infectious diseases and contribute to the development of manuscript(s) for peer reviewed publication.

Specific duties will depend on location and area of research.

As part of your application, you will be asked to identify your area of interest which may include but is not limited to microbiology (virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology), cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, structural biology, genomics, proteomics, or bioinformatics.

Work environment

The Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory Branch (NMLB) provides scientific expertise and laboratory capacity for infectious disease monitoring, detection, investigation and outbreak response to support national and international public health action. NMLB strives to be the employer of choice for Canadian and international scientific and non-scientific staff. Our employees contribute leadership, ingenuity, expertise and innovation to safeguard the health of Canadians and the global community

Intent of the process

This process is intended to create and maintain an inventory of eligible Research Affiliate Program (RAP) candidates to fill a variety of positions across the National Microbiology Laboratory Branch (NMLB).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Please explain why you are interested in the Research Affiliate Program with the NML and describe your particular area of research interests."

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

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution.

Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the post-secondary academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrolment will be required prior to the start date, and you must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Your program must require research as part of the curriculum.

The student must have verified with their academic supervisor or department head (as appropriate) that they will be authorized to conduct research work for the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

Public Health Agency of Canada is committed to fostering a culture rooted in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility. In alignment with the Employment Equity Act and various legislative drivers and priorities, we aim to be representative of and responsive to the identified equity groups (Indigenous Peoples, Women, Black and Racialized Peoples and Persons with Disabilities). Candidates from equity groups are encouraged to identify as such in their application. Employment equity may be a factor taken into consideration during the staffing process as this contributes to the strategic priorities, diversity and inclusiveness of the organization, thereby contributing to positive outcomes for all peoples of Canada.

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel to conferences and training courses.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.

Conditions of employment

Condition(s) of employment :
Secret or Reliability security clearance (depending on the position)
Medical clearance (depending on the position)

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-related 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

▪ Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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

▪ Applications will be accepted on-line only. Please click on the button “Apply NOW” below.

Preference

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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