Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Under supervision of a research scientist, the student will conduct plant molecular biology research and molecular interaction of plants and microbes. The student will make DNA vectors, bacterial cultures, analyze gene expression, analyze data, prepare draft reports.

Work environment

The student will work in a plant molecular biology research laboratory.

The London Research and Development Centre is one of a network of national agricultural research centres operated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The research centre conducts research on field and vegetable crops, bio-based products and processes, genomics and biotechnology, integrated pest management, and sustainable production systems.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Plant molecular biology and molecular interaction of nitrogen fixing bacteria and plants

Degree equivalency

Experience in research of molecular biology in Brachypodium distachyon

Experience in research of molecular interaction of monocot plants and nitrogen fixation bacteria

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of plant molecular biology.

Knowledge of symbiosis of Brachypodium distachyon plants and nitrogen fixing bacteria.

Knowledge of nitrogen fixing bacteria.

Self-confidence
Reliability
Teamwork

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.

Other information

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Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

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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.