PhD Student (Canola Protein) - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

The incumbent will be collecting samples and will be processing them for chemical analysis. He/she will also be responsible for designing experiments, and 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. He/she will be responsible for supporting scale-up and optimization of biomaterial processing. Analysis of data, interpretation of research results, and preparing technical reports for peer review/publication will also be expected from the incumbent.

Work environment

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

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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 Doctoral program with specialization in Food Science/Biomaterial Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan.

Degree equivalency

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

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

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 theory of spectroscopic assessment of biological materials and data interpretation.
Knowledge of industrial processing of agricultural crops for value extraction.
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

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.

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 the successful candidate will be asked 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 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.

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.