Research assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The objective is to characterize microbial communities related to manure, using microbiological and molecular biological methods. The graduate student will have to optimize a methodology based on DNA stable isotope probing combined with microbial community analysis by next generation sequencing. The main objective of the project is to identify the metabolically active bacteria in manure and in soils fertilized with manure.

Work environment

At the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre, the student will acquire experience in the realization of research activities in livestock production.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Biology or a related field of study. Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a master’s program for the 2018 summer session in a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience in microbial ecology

Experience in extraction of microbial DNA and RNA.

In 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)

French essential

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Knowledge in Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Ecology

The knowledge can be acquired through studies/courses undertaken as a part of the post-secondary education.

Travail d’équipe

Initiative

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

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Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing to work on a swine farm and in a confinement level 2 research laboratory in microbiology.

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.

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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

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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