Reference Number
AGR18J-020135-000048
Selection Process Number
18-AGR-RAP-68
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Year
2018-2019
Days Open
9
Classification
City
Saskatoon
Type
External
Total
10
Employment Equity
8
(80%)
Screened out
6
(60%)
Screened in
0
(0%)
Employment Equity 80% 8
Screened Out 60% 6
Screened In 0% 0
Women 70% 7
Visible minority 0% 0
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 0% 0
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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Under supervision of a research scientist, the student will be collecting samples and processing them for chemical analysis. The student will also be in charge of designing experiments, generating and collecting data for hypothesis testing. In addition, he/she will be analyzing biomaterials using relevant scientific equipment needed for chemical and physical characterization; will be supporting scale-up and optimization of biomaterial processing. The student will be responsible to analyze data, interpret research results, and prepare technical reports for peer review/publication.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) helps farmers and industry feed our country. We work to increase Canada’s exports, while providing leadership in the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
The Saskatoon Research and Development Centre, located in the heart of the Prairies in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, conducts research on prairie crops to support the agri-food industry in Western Canada. It is located on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan.
The Centre emphasizes collaboration between several private and public research organizations and develops integrated crop management strategies for sustainable cropping systems on the Canadian Prairies through combining research in genetics and germplasm development, plant pathology, entomology, plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology.
It is the home of the Plant Gene Resources of Canada, an important international repository of crops.
Leading research focuses on the following five initiatives with a supporting role in agronomy and northern agriculture:
•Integrated crop management for sustainable cropping systems on the Canadian Prairies
•Sustainable management of plant diseases and insect pests
•Integrated strategies for genetic improvement of oilseed, legume, and forage crops
•Genetic resource conservation, characterization and utilization
•Bioproducts and bioresources
We are presently looking for a vibrant and dynamic student to work in a plant biopolymer (protein) chemistry research Laboratory.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 3 references.
Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a MSc program with specialization in Food Science/Biomaterial Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan.
Experience in chemical analysis of biomaterial/food components.
Experience in applying experimental designs, data collection, and data analysis for hypothesis testing.
Experience in using laboratory equipment required for chemical analysis and physical testing of biomaterials.
Experience in working in group environment and performing multiple tasks.
Experience in interpretation of research data and preparing technical reports for peer review/publication.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of chemical and biological nature of plant materials.
Knowledge of theory behind chemical analysis of macro- and micro components of biological materials.
Knowledge of scientific instrumentation and methods employed in chemical analysis.
Knowledge of scientific record keeping and data management.
Knowledge on statistical analysis of data and related software use.
Analytical thinking
Initiative
Teamwork
Concern for Safety
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.
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 the successful candidate will be asked to complete security-relevant documents.
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 designated 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.
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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 will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.