Environmental Epigenetics Research Affiliate Program Student

Health Canada - Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate

Closing date: November 2, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number

SHC26J-020901-000175

Selection process number

26-NHW-HECS-STU-NCR-364026

Location

Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Guelph (Ontario), Hamilton (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec)

Employment tenure

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

Salary

$25.17 to $38.38 per hour

Level

ST-UDE-NT

Who can

The 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 process

The 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)

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

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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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

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.

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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 .

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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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How to

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Houleye Maguiraga - HR Advisor

Email address: [email protected]