Environmental Epigenetics Research Affiliate Program Student

Environmental Epigenetics Research Affiliate Program Student
- Research Affiliate Program

Health Canada
- Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate

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

Reference number
SHC
26J
- 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 apply
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.

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About the position

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 sciencesEX2:
Experience using SAS or R to analyse dataEX3:
Experience interpreting human DNA methylation dataEX4:
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 epigeneticsK2:
Knowledge of principles of epidemiologyAB1:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

* Written communication will be assessed throughout the candidate’s application.

AB2:
Ability to communicate effectively orallyAB3:
Ability to work with minimal supervisionPS1:
Respectful of diversityPS2:
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) approachEXA2:
Experience in analyzing human epigenetic clock dataEXA3:
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 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 if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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