Research Assistant in Agricultural System Analysis - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The work will involve planning and preparing data collections, conducting field surveys and farm visits, modeling, processing and analyzing data, and writing reports and scientific papers.

Work environment

This work is part of a research program on the analysis of alternative systems of polyculture/mixed-livestock production. In particular, the internship is part of a life cycle analysis project. The intern will be based at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre (Quebec). The student will be supervised by a researcher and a research assistant.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

The applicant must possess a Master’s degree in biology from a recognized university with a specialization in agronomy, animal or plant sciences, or agroecology
AND be currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a Ph.D. program with a specialization in plant science.

Degree equivalency

Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Experience using statistical software (e.g. SAS, R)
Experience conducting research experiments in agriculture.
Experience collecting and analyzing data

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of agronomy.
Knowledge of animal and plant sciences.

Planning and Organization
Adaptability
Interactive Communication
Teamwork

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

Possession of a valid driver’s licence or personal mobility to the degree normally associated with a valid driver’s licence;
Ability and willingness to travel;
Ability and willingness to work in fields and in barns;
Ability and willingness to work with strong odours (manure, sludge, etc.)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon duties to be performed.
The candidate must be able to work in contact with farm animals and in agricultural conditions that may cause allergic reactions (hay fever).

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.