Master’s student - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

- To prepare biological samples as required by the experiment;
- To use bioinformatic / statistical softwares to analyze genomic/phenotypic data;
- To perform data analyses of data sets to validate biological hypotheses;
- To summarize and interpret results in the format of scientific manuscript(s) to be published in recognized peer-reviewed journal(s);
- To write reports of research and to present the research findings at workshops and scientific meetings;
- To write and defend an MSc thesis; wherein, the report of the research carried out during the MSc project is reported.

Work environment

The research will be conducted in Ottawa at the Ottawa Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Office (computer), laboratory (equipment, chemicals & UV), field, greenhouses, growth cabinets, laminar flow hood.

The student is expected (1) to set up in vivo and in vitro experiments with various plants species colonized with AMF, (2) to analyze data using various softwares, (3) to propagate and maintain AMF and plants under in vivo and in vitro conditions, (4) to sample fungal and plant tissues and (5) to process these samples in the lab applying various methodologies.

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 enroll in a Master of Science program in Biology at the University of Ottawa.

Degree equivalency

Experience in in vitro and in vivo propagation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF).
Experience in sterilization and imbibition of seeds.
Experience in soil preparation.
Experience in root staining procedures.
Experience in microscopy.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge in microscopy, microbiology, plant and fungal biology and statistics (Rstudio).

Initiative
Adaptability
Teamwork

Ability to design long-term developmental study, to collect, analyze and interpret data.

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 work overtime.
Ability and willingness to travel and work at off-site location(s).

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.