Student - Greenhouse Entomology - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Duties include: performing experiments in the field of entomology; laboratory and greenhouse research components, analyzing data; writing reports and manuscripts; and writing a thesis describing the background literature, the methodology and the results obtained.

Work environment

The Harrow Research and Development Centre was established in 1909 in Harrow, Ontario. It is the location of one of the largest greenhouse research complex facilities in North America. The Centre manages two field sites, one on sandy soils at Harrow and a second one on clay-loam soils at the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Experimental Farm close to Woodslee, Ontario.

The Harrow Research and Development Centre leads research in several areas, including:
• Soybean and invasive species
• Greenhouse production systems
• Environmentally sustainable agro-ecosystems for full-season crops in great lakes watershed
• Crop production & protection systems

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Please write a one-page summary of how an invasive arthropod pest species has historically disrupted greenhouse pest management and outline key research that has served to develop new biological control tools to suppress these pest populations."

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)

Currently enrolled/or willing to enroll in a Master’s or PhD program at either the University of Windsor or the University of Guelph,with specialization in: Biology/Entomology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in participating in the designing of experiments and in developing methodologies.

Experience in handling organisms.

Experience with data analysis and report writing.

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

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KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of biological control and pest management.

Knowledge of factors important to rearing arthropods in the laboratory.

COMPETENCIES

Initiative
Analytical thinking
Interactive Communication
Teamwork

ABILITIES

Ability to make observations, collect and record data accurately and interpret and analyze results.

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 travel, as required for experiments.

Ability and willingness to work on weekends or evenings, as required for experiments.

Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.

With appropriate safety precautions in place, able and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse and/or field for extended periods at a time.
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Ability and willingness to work under various weather or climatic conditions.
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Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
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Ability and willingness to work with arthropods.

Other information

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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.