Soil fertility and Precision agriculture - Research Affiliate Program

Update: UPDATE: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to March 22, 2021 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

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

The student will carry out research related to his project. He/she will perform a literature review on his/her project, collect and compile scientific data, synthesize and analyze the data, and write his/her doctoral thesis and / or scientific articles. Take and successfully complete the necessary classes for graduation (Ph.D.)

Work environment

The Quebec Research and Development Centre focuses its research on two areas: soil-water-air and crops mainly forages.
Specifically, The Centre's staff is working on the genetic improvement and management of forage crops for Eastern Canada. It is also pursuing work in the management and conservation of soil-water-air resources.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 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 Ph.D. program at a post-secondary institution with a specialization in Agronomy, Soil Science or soil and Environment.

Degree equivalency

Experience* in capturing, processing, modeling and interpretation of data using Excel, SAS, R, or SPSS and Word software.
Experience* in scientific writing (literature review) or synthesis of information under different formats (reports, transfer technology or scientific articles).

*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)

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of nutrients biochemical cycles (N, P, C) in agricultural systems.
Knowledge of soil analysis methods, particularly for phosphorus, nitrogen and carbon.
Knowledge of statistical and geo-statistical methods
Knowledge of Precision Agriculture

Team work
Planning and organisation
Initiative
Writting

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.

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.