Graduate Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Duties

Under the supervision of a research scientist in conjunction with a university professor from the university where the student is recruited, the candidate will conduct research in the area of microbiology, molecular biology, and animal physiology, such as determining the responses of animals and their gut microbiota to pathogen infection, antibiotics, and/or alternatives to antibiotics (including those at the molecular or genomic level), and other work as requested.

Work environment

The lab is located at the Guelph Research and Development Centre – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Guelph, On). The incumbent will apply molecular biological and microbiological techniques and be working with a food safety research team. The project aims for controlling Salmonella and reducing the use of antibiotics to improve animal gut health and production.

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 in Science from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in animal science or a relevant field.

Currently enrolled or eligible to enrolled in a full time PhD program from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Animal Science.

Degree equivalency

Experience in culturing bacteria and microbial ecology research.

Experience in molecular biological techniques (e.g. but not limited to: PCR, cloning, and mutant characterization).

Experience in animal research and handling farm animals.

NOTE: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities..

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of animal science.

Knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology.

Interactive Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem Solving

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.

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.