Masters in plant science - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Duties

To sow, maintain and harvest plants grown in controlled environment conditions.
To maintain and collect plant pathogen isolates and conduct plant pathology test.
To conduct crossing of plants as necessary.
To collect and prepare plant material for genetic, biochemical or chemical analysis.
To generate laboratory data.
To perform data analyses of laboratory data sets to validate hypotheses.
To interpret research data, write reports and present research results at workshops and scientific meetings.
To interpret research data and present in the format of scientific manuscripts for publication in recognized peer-reviewed journals.
To write and defend a Master or Doctor of Philosophy thesis; wherin the report of the work carried out during the project is reported.

Work environment

Work Environment: molecular biology and plant pathology lab, greenhouse and growth chambers and experimental field.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Education:
Currently accepted or willing and qualified to enroll in a MSc or PhD program in the Colleges of Arts and Science or Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in basic plant biology.
Experience in growing and maintaining plants.
Experience in laboratory work relating to plant or microbial.
Experience in genomics and/or bioinformatics.
Experience in analysing and understanding research data.
Experience in conducting literature reviews and summarizing information.
Experience in writing research reports and making scientific presentations.

*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:
Knowledge of basic plant biology and plant pathology.
Knowledge of genomics.

Competencies:
Interactive communication
Initiative
Adaptability
Teamwork

Abilities:
Ability to collect plant samples.
Ability to summarize and interpret research 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

Work with hazardous laboratory chemicals, plant and plant pathogens.
To work outdoor to evaluate field plot experiments and conduct pathology tests.Ability and willingness to work outside of normal working hours (e.g. evenings and weekends).
Ability and willingness to work under minimal supervision.
Ability and willingness to work in greenhouse or field under rain, heat, cold, windy, dusty or noisy conditions.
Under appropriate safely precautions, ability and willingness to work with hazardous material.
Ability and willingness to do repetitive tasks.
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.

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.

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 the email referenced below under “Contact Information”.

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.