Forage Biotechnology Research Affiliate (Amended - closing date) - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Lab work:
- Molecular biology (e.g. DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, T7E1, cloning)
- Transcriptomics (e.g. library preparation, data analysis)
- Plant tissue culture (e.g. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and selection)
- Biochemical characterization (e.g. proline content, antioxidant capacity)

Greenhouse work:
- Rearing of alfalfa plants in greenhouse
- Phenotypic assessments
- Abiotic stress tolerance evaluations
- Sample collection

Work environment

The candidate is required to be registered as an MSc student in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge under the supervision of Dr. Elizabeth Schultz and will conduct lab and greenhouse work at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre under the joint supervision of Dr. Schultz and Dr. Stacy Singer (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada).

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

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

Currently enrolled or eligible to be enrolled in September 2018 in an MSc program in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge with specialization in plant biology.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting experiments in a molecular biology laboratory.
Experience with Next Gen Sequencing.

***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 CRISPR/Cas9.
Knowledge of experimental design.

Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork

Ability to perform lab and greenhouse work with minimal supervision.
Ability to write and communicate results effectively to diverse audiences.

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 travel to conferences and training courses.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and this must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.

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.

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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