Research Scientist - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

The student will have to perform work and tests in the laboratory to determine the impact of a given physical treatment on plant resistance to pathogens.
The student may be asked to work on weekends.

Work environment

The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's network of 20 research centres. The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre was established in 1912, and since its creation has had a mandate centered on horticulture research. The centre is strategically positioned to study production and protection systems of fruits and vegetables and promotes the use of low inputs, which minimizes the environmental impact and aims to increase crop quality at pre- and post-harvest stages. The centre has staff specialized in pest and crop bioclimatic modeling.

Due to the centre's geographic location and expertise, the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre is well positioned to study fruit and vegetable production and protection systems. It is a Minor Use Pesticide Program site, and aims to minimize the impact of the agricultural industry on the environment while improving the pre- and post-harvest quality of crops. It is one of the most important experimental sites for the Pest Control Centre's registration requests for the Minor Use Pesticide Program, with a team of biologists and their technicians. This research corresponds with industry needs in Quebec and Canada.

The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre's two experimental farms represent clearly differentiated pedologic zones and each one has an official weather station from Environment Canada. These farms are located in L'Acadie and Sainte-Clotilde, Quebec.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

Master’s degree in biology with a specialization in microbiology from a recognized post-secondary institution; AND

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in biology at a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience in performing laboratory analysis on plant matrices;
Experience in recognizing the symptoms of bacterial diseases on fruits and vegetables;
Experience in preparing bacterial cultures and inoculating growing plants;
Experience in monitoring the development of plant diseases;
Experience in recognizing the symptoms of bacterial diseases on lettuce leaves

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of agronomy and crop systems
Knowledge of analytical chemistry
Knowledge of chromatography

Teamwork
Adaptability
Planning and organization

Ability to plan and execute an experimental agricultural research protocol
Ability to carry out statistical analysis of scientific data and interpret the results
Ability to write reports, technical bulletins, posters and assist in drafting scientific papers

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Able and willing to work overtime as required, including on weekends

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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