PhD student - Research Affiliate Program

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to July 2, 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

- Prepare biological samples as required by the experiment;
- Assess or develop software, tools and/or pipelines (or tool chains) to analyze large crop genetics datasets;
- Perform data analyses of large data sets to validate biological hypotheses;
- Summarize and interpret results in the format of scientific manuscript(s) to
be published in recognized peer-reviewed journal(s);
- Write reports of research and to present the research findings at workshops, field days and scientific meetings;
- Write and defend a PhD thesis; wherein, the report of the research carried out during the PhD project is reported.

Work environment

The Ottawa Research and Development Centre was established in 1886. It is located in Ottawa, Ontario at the Central Experimental Farm. It is one of the original five experimental farms established by the Government of Canada in 1886 under the Experimental Farm Station Act to conduct research in support of Canadian agriculture.
The Centre leads Manitoba to Prince Edward Island in crop development, targeting corn, soy, spring wheat, winter wheat, oats and barley. It also supports research conducted at other research centres in the areas of food safety, mycotoxins, and biocontrol.
The Centre's main research focus lies in three areas:
• Crop genetic enhancement and genomics
• Biodiversity of vascular plant, fungi and bacteria, and invertebrates
• Integrated assessment of long-term environmental effect of agricultural practices

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in the PhD program at the University of Ottawa, with specialization in Biology.The student must be enrolled in the PhD program at the time of appointment (September 2019).

Degree equivalency

Experience analyzing next generation sequencing data.
Experience writing scientific manuscripts which have been published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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

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.