Student Graduate Assistant in Plant Virology - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Under the supervision of a research scientist, the candidate will conduct research in the area of basic molecular biology and biotechnology such as maintenance of plants in greenhouse and growth camber, gene cloning, plasmid construction, DNA sequence analysis, RT-PCR, ELISA, immunoblotting, and other work when demanded.

Work environment

The lab is located in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, London, Ontario. The incumbent will be working with a molecular biology/virology team on a project aimed at understanding molecular virus-plant interactions and developing novel genetic resistance against plant viruses.

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)

Education:
Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a PhD program at Western University with specialization in plant virology.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in plant virology such as inoculation of plants with virus, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA sequence analysis, plasmid construction, protein expression, ELISA and immunoblotting.

*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 molecular virology
Knowledge of biology

Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Initiative
Team Work

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.