Research Scientist - Research Affiliate Program

Important messages

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Duties

Bacterial isolation and characterization, DNA and genome sequencing, plant biomass degradation and bioproduct analysis, greenhosyue and field study.

Work environment

The Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre in London, Ontario is one of a network of 19 national agricultural research centres operated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The research site conducts research in the areas of air, water and soil, development of sustainable and profitable crop production systems for field crops and integrated pest management in the heart of one of the most intensive, diverse and productive agri-food regions in Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

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)

Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a Master’s or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in microbiology and DNA sequencing analysis

Degree equivalency

Experience in microbiology

Experience in fungal genetics

Experience in bacteriology

Experience in bioformatics

Experience with DNA sequencing and analysis

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology.

-Initiative
-Interactive communication
-Teamwork

Ability to carry out field research and trials, agriculture and greenhouse research.

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.

- Ability and willingness to do bench work
- Ability and willingness to do greenhouse studies

Other information

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

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.