Research Assistant - Soil Nutrient and Water Management - Research Affiliate Program

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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Duties

Field plots management and sampling, sample analysis, statistical analysis, and report and manuscript preparation.

Work environment

Field plots under natural conditions exposing to sunshine radiation, dust, and extreme hot/cold temperature, and animal manure odors, etc.; analytical laboratory potentially exposing to chemicals, etc.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 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 enroll in a PhD program with specialization in soil science, agronomy, or environmental science at the University of Guelph, Ontario.

Degree equivalency

Experience in designing experiments and developing project plans

Experience in conducting research projects and publishing paper(s) in peer reviewed scientific journals in the areas of soil fertility and chemistry, agronomy, or environmental studies, as related to nutrient and water management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of chemical fertilizers, organic wastes (manures, composts, etc.) and nutrient

Knowledge of nutrient and water cycling in soil-crop-water systems relating to plant growth and development and environmental quality.

Knowledge of experimental design and experimental protocols implementation procedures;

Knowledge of analytical principles for nutrient and other element determination and data statistical analysis.

Teamwork
Planning and organizing
Problem Solving

Abilities to use scientific instruments and tools; to make observations, collect and record data accurately and interpret and analyze results;

Ability to write reports and posters and publish scientific papers.

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.

Ability and willingness to work with internal and external collaborators.

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.

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.