Research Biologist – Barley Biology (Barley Breeding and Genomics)

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Duties

We are seeking a research biologist with experience in plant breeding, plant genetics/genomics, plant pathology or plant molecular biology to work at the Brandon Research and Development Centre.

The successful candidate will work closely with scientists on plant genomics and/or breeding projects examining disease resistance, abiotic stress, genetics, epigenetics, and genomics in barley and/or in model plant systems.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one full time temporary position: November 1, 2020 to March 31, 2025 (sunset funded).

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures as well as various linguistic requirements.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of plant molecular breeding, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics or a relevant discipline.

IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting research in plant breeding, plant genomics, and molecular plant biology.
Experience in plant science related to biotic and/or abiotic stresses.
Experience collecting, recording compiling and analyzing large breeding and genetic experimental data.
Experience with research methodologies used in laboratory, growth chamber, greenhouse and field.
Experience with next-generation sequencing data and related software.
Documented scientific productivity/recognition in the form of authorship of research results in recognized scientific journals, and published reports, papers, or other communications resulting from scientific research.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Graduate degree in the field of plant molecular breeding, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics or a relevant discipline OR a Master’s degree or PhD in the field of plant molecular breeding, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics or a relevant discipline.
* The graduate degree can be obtained by date of appointment.

Degree equivalency

Experience in barley molecular breeding.
Experience in the application of molecular marker systems for barley genetic analyses.
Experience in supervision of students and/or technical support staff.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving

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

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work in various environmental and weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to work in laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field environments for extended periods at a time.
Ability and willingness to work with chemicals.

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

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.

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ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, operational requirements or the organizational needs, depending on the specific position being staffed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

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).

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.