Master’s student - Research Affiliate Program

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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

1. To prepare biological samples as required by the experiment.
2. To use bioinformatic / statistical softwares to analyze genomic/phenotypic data.
3. To perform data analyses of data sets to validate biological hypotheses.
4. To summarize and interpret results in the format of scientific manuscript(s) to be published in recognized peer-reviewed journal(s).
5. To write reports of research and to present the research findings at workshops and scientific meetings.

Work environment

Office (computer), laboratory (equipment, chemicals & UV), field, greenhouses, growth cabinets, laminar flow hood. The student is expected (1) to set up in vivo and in vitro experiments with various plants species colonized with AMF, (2) to analyze data using various softwares, (3) to propagate and maintain AMF and plants under in vivo and in vitro conditions, (4) to sample fungal and plant tissues and (4) to process these samples in the lab applying various methodologies.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a Master of Science program at the University of Ottawa with specialization in Biology.

Students must possess a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in Molecular and Microbial biology.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* working with microorganisms under in vitro conditions, sample preparation, experimental design, and literature review.

*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 or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge in microscopy, microbiology, plant and fungal biology, and Rstudio.

Competencies:
Initiative
Adaptability
Teamwork

Abilities:
Ability to design long-term developmental study, to collect, analyze and interpret data.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

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.

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel and work at off-site location(s).

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 https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html.

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.