Research Scientist - Wheat Phenomics

Update: **AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE**

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Duties

The position requires scientific innovation and leadership in the area of plant physiology and agronomy. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists at BRDC working on developing eco-physiological traits for the development stress-tolerant, high yielding and high quality cultivars; developing beneficial management practices for agricultural systems with the objectives of achieving high outcomes, good economic return and minimum environmental impacts. The history of the region shows its vulnerability to climate variability so the incumbent will be working on issues that are pertinent to, and fully supported by, producer groups.

The incumbent will have access to state-of the-art laboratories and research field sites and will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders in academia and industry. Research Scientists have access to competitive core and external funding opportunities, and are supported by technical and administrative staff. Research Scientists are encouraged to seek university affiliation and co-supervise graduate students.

The researcher is expected to manage multiple projects in a multidisciplinary setting requiring collaboration with other scientific teams. They will be expected to seek internal and external funding and collaborators to support the research program and to effectively manage resources to achieve the desired outcomes. The scientist will directly supervise staff, and may mentor and train post doctoral fellows and graduate students.

Work environment

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Located in the southwest region of Manitoba, the Brandon Research and Development Centre (BRDC) conducts major agricultural research on the Aspen Parkland region of Canada's prairies with the mandate to address severe drought, heat, erosion, frost, pests, and crop disease related problems. Today, Prairie common wheat and durum varieties are grown on about 50% and 90% of the wheat acreage in Canada, respectively. Research is conducted into understanding integrated cropping systems including organic systems for pulses, alternative crops and forages, and developing best practices to enhance environmental performance and sustainability.

Intent of the process

1 Full Time Permanent position. However, an inventory of qualified candidates could be established and could be used to fill a similar positions in the center referenced in this poster or another AAFC research center.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

An acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of plant science or other relevant discipline related to the duties of the position

Applications will be accepted from candidates enrolled in, but who have not yet completed their dissertation. Completion of the Ph.D. thesis defense must occur before the appointment date.

Recognition of foreign credentials: if you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. You are encouraged to begin this process as soon as possible, see link below.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting research in abiotic and biotic stress physiology on agricultural crops.

Experience designing and conducting field crop research experiments (e.g., small plot, field scale, greenhouse, growth chamber).

Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data.

Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Documented scientific productivity/recognition in the area of agronomy, crop physiology or other relevant discipline. Examples include, but are not limited to, publications in recognized journals, book chapters, editorships, patents, crop varietal development, awards for scientific achievement, and recognition in the review of articles and scientific proposals.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Experience in abiotic stress phenotyping or other relevant discipline related to this position.
Experience in process-based or statistical modeling on plant-environment interactions.
Experience in research associated with the impact of climate change on agricultural practices.
Experience in writing grant applications.
Experience interacting with agricultural stakeholders.
Experience in managing multi-year projects with associated human resource, budgetary, and planning functions.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of crop biotic and abiotic stress physiology.
Knowledge of phenotypic and genotypic relationships with respect to field breeding in cereal crops.
Knowledge of agronomy.
Knowledge of water, soil and atmosphere interactions on field crops.
Knowledge of climate change impacts on agricultural crops.
Knowledge of statistical design.

Intellectual Leadership
Initiative
Team Work
Adaptability

Ability to present scientific information to various 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

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by work force adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Security and Reliability level.

Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication without impinging on the duties to be performed.

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

Research Scientist salary levels are dependant on successful candidate`s experience, see grid below:
SE-RES-01 - $55,870 - $75,710
SE-RES-02 - $69,372 - $107,034
SE-RES-03 - $87,671- $118,813
SE-RES-04 - $104,993 - $131,882
SE-RES-05 - $114,962 - $144,413

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- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

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