Graduate Student

2 weeks ago

Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Kentville (Nova Scotia)

$22.71 to $34.59 per hour (Master's: $22.71 to $28.57; Doctorate: $26.72 to $ Varies as per level of education and experience.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit:

Closing date: 30 November :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

  • Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum.
  • Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties:


The day-to-day work will take place at two locations: Acadia or Dalhousie University during periods of course work and Kentville Research and Development Centre, NS for the field, greenhouse, and laboratory research.


Work environment:


The Kentville Research and Development Centre (KRDC) is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) national network of 20 research centers.

It is located in Kentville, in western Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Today, research is focused on horticulture, functional foods and post-harvest processing of horticultural products.

The center focuses its research in three key areas:

primary production and integrated crop production technology for the Atlantic region, food safety and quality and environmental stewardship, and improving performance of the agricultural production system.


Day-to-day work will take place at a Government of Canada research facility and Acadia or Dalhousie University - each a professional and relaxed setting.

Laboratory work will require some prerequisite safety training. About 60 to 70% of the work will be in controlled environments and remaining portions includes field work.

Intent of the process:

The intent of this process is to fill 1 position for a Graduate Student (MSc/PhD). However, depending on the availability of funds, up to 2 positions may be staffed based on future needs.

Positions to be filled: 1

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

Education:

Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a Master's or Ph.
D.

program at Acadia or Dalhousie University in the field of Plant Pathology, Plant Sciences, Microbiology, Agriculture, Molecular Biology or a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience* in molecular biology and plant microbe interactions.

Experience* in doing laboratory, greenhouse or field trials of plant inoculation with microbe.

Experience* in the study and functional interaction analysis of plant associated microbiome.

  • In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience and 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 plant and plant associated microorganism.
Knowledge of molecular biology and techniques such as DNA, RNA extraction and PCR and sequencing.
Knowledge of experimental design or statistics.

Competencies:
Creativity and innovation
Planning and organizing
Initiative
Teamwork

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral.
Ability to plan, design, and set up experiments.
Ability to collect, record, and analyze data, summarize results and contribute to report/manuscript preparation.
Ability to handle multiple tasks or project activities.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
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 outdoors in various weather conditions for long periods of time.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Other information:


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