PhD student - Research Affiliate Program

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to February 11, 2019- 23:59, Pacific Time.

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Duties

1. To prepare biological samples as required by the experiment;
2. To assess or develop software, tools and/or pipelines (or tool chains) to analyze large wheat genetics datasets;
3. To perform data analyses of large wheat data sets to validate biological hypotheses;
4. To summarize and interpret results in the format of scientific manuscript(s) to be published in recognized peer-reviewed journal(s);
5. To write reports of research and to present the research findings at workshops, field days and scientific meetings;

Work environment

Office (computer), laboratory (equipment, chemicals & UV), field, greenhouses and growth cabinets. The student is expected (1) to analyze data using various computer software and to develop pipelines for such analysis, (2) to grow and care for plants indoor and outdoor, (3) to sample plant tissues and harvest seeds and (4) to process these samples in the lab applying various methodologies.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "In one page of less, describe the extent of your knowledge and abilities in performing bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data. Make sure to qualify and quantify the extent of your knowledge of computing languages and the extent with which you have applied this knowledge to analyze next generation sequencing data. Please provide concrete examples."

Contact information for 1 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)

Enrolled or eligible to enroll in the PhD program in Biology at the University of Ottawa.

Degree equivalency

Experience in analyzing next generation sequencing data and in the preparation of tables and figures for the production of scientific manuscripts.

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 R, Python, Java or Perl

Initiative
Adaptability
Teamwork

Ability to analyze large molecular genetics datasets to corroborate or refute hypotheses

Ability to summarize and interpret biological data

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.

Ability and willingness to work overtime

Ability and willingness to travel and work at off-site location(s)

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.