RAP researcher

Reference Number
AGR18J-011560-000150

Selection Process Number
18-AGR-RAP-16

Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Year
2018-2019

Days Open
6

Classification

City
London

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
25

Employment Equity
15 (60%)

Screened out
13 (52%)

Screened in
12 (48%)

Applicant Submissions (25)

Employment Equity 60% 15

Screened Out 52% 13

Screened In 48% 12

Employment Equity(15)

Women 44% 11

Visible minority 24% 6

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 76% 19

French 24% 6

Status

Citizens 60% 15

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

RAP researcher - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: AGR18J-011560-000150
Selection process number: 18-AGR-RAP-16

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
London (Ontario)
Work term from May 20th, 2018 to September 30, 2018. The student must work 20 to 22 hours per week
$21.84 to $25.94 per hour (Varies as per the level of education and experience)

For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit: Jobs.gc.ca

Closing date: 16 April 2018 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad and/or other students abroad eligible to apply for RAP. To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

-Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled. (Proof will be required)
-Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Duties

Under supervision of a research scientist, the student will conduct plant molecular biology and plant biotechnology research. The student will make DNA vectors, conduct plant transformation, analyze gene expression, analyze data, prepare draft reports.

Work environment

The student will work in a plant molecular biology research laboratory.

The London Research and Development Centre is one of a network of national agricultural research centres operated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The research centre conducts research on field and vegetable crops, bio-based products and processes, genomics and biotechnology, integrated pest management, and sustainable production systems.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

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

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in plant biotechnology and plant molecular biology.

Degree equivalency

Experience in plant molecular biology, DNA vector construction, genome editing and soybean transformation.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge in plant biotechnology and soybean disease

Independence
Reliability
Team work

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

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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