Graduate Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Under the supervision of a research scientist in conjunction with a university professor from the university where the student is recruited, the candidate will conduct research in the area of microbiology, molecular biology, and chicken physiology, such as determining the responses (including those at the molecular or genomic level) of chickens and their gut microbiota to pathogen infection, alternatives to antibiotics and other work as requested.

Work environment

The lab is located at the Guelph Research and Development Centre – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Guelph, On). The incumbent will apply molecular biological and microbiological techniques and be working with a food safety research team. The project aims for developing alternative to antibiotics to and reducing the use of antibiotics while improve poultry gut health and product safety.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "Please provide a cover letter explaining your motivation and interest in a paragraph of 250 words."

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)

Applicants must have completed a bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in animal science/microbiology or relevant field

Currently enrolled or eligible to in a full time Master program from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Animal Science or pathobiology.

Degree equivalency

Experience in culturing bacteria and microbial ecology research.

Experience in molecular biological techniques (e.g. but not limited to: PCR, cloning, and mutant characterization).

Experience in animal research and handling farm animals.

Experience in bioinformatics.

Note: 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 animal science / pathobiology
Knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology
Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and with MS office products

Interactive Communication, Initiative, Teamwork , Problem Solving

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

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.