Reference Number
AGR18J-011560-000147
Selection Process Number
18-AGR-RAP-14
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Year
2018-2019
Days Open
4
Classification
City
London
Type
External
Total
22
Employment Equity
16
(72.7%)
Screened out
10
(45.5%)
Screened in
12
(54.5%)
Employment Equity 72.7% 16
Screened Out 45.5% 10
Screened In 54.5% 12
Women 59.1% 13
Visible minority 27.3% 6
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 45.5% 10
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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Under the supervision of a research scientist, the candidate will conduct research in the area of basic molecular biology and biotechnology such as gene cloning, plasmid construction, and DNA sequence analysis; plant tissue culture and genetic transformation; southern blot, RT-PCR, western blot; greenhouse work; and other work when demanded.
The lab is located in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, London, Ontario. The incumbent will be working with a molecular biology/virology team on a project aimed at understanding molecular virus-plant interactions and developing novel genetic resistance against plant viruses.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "The candidate should write a 500 words text stating his interest in this project and how he is the ideal candidate for this."
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
Currently enrolled in a graduate program from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in molecular biology or virology.
Experience in molecular biology/virology such as expression of GFP in plants, screening Arabidopsis mutants, plasmid construction, and PCR.
English essential
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Knowledge of plant virology and molecular biology.
Interactive Communication
Initiative
Team Work
Ability to perform lab duties in molecular biology or virology.
Ability to work as part of an interactive group.
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.
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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.
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.