Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

SaintJeansurRichelieu, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)
$24.62 to $30.99 per hour (Varies as per the 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 Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

**Closing date: 19 November 2024 - 23:59, 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 the curriculum.
- Be at least 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**:
This project is part of a larger project that aims to develop a framework for assessing the impact of disturbances on soil function and resilience. Agricultural soil metacommunities represent an excellent model system for testing the theory of metacommunities, as they include a variety of phylogenetically distant groups of organisms with different life cycles and dispersal potentials.

The master's student's work will focus on the study of the impact of agricultural practices on the recovery of soil metacommunities after disturbance.

1. Conditioning soil samples and performing DNA extractions;
2. Prepare libraries for sequencing on Promethion (Metabarcoding and Metagenomics Shotgun)
3. Analyze sequencing data
4. Participate in fieldwork

**Work environment**:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu R&D Centre, 430 boul. Gouin, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, J3B 3E6.

The student will work mainly in the laboratory of Dr. Hervé Van Der Heyden (Phytopathology of Root Diseases) at the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre in collaboration with university researchers.

The day-to-day work will take place in an AAFC research centre in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in a professional and relaxed atmosphere. The work will be carried out alone or in teams in close collaboration with the research assistants in plant pathology and molecular biology, in the laboratory, in the greenhouse, and in the field. Training on laboratory safety experimental and molecular techniques will be provided.

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to continuing to increase inclusion, accessibility, respect, and diversity within the Department. All employees are invited to join the networks and participate in the activities and events organized by them.
- Gender and Sexual Inclusivity and Diversity Network
- Indigenous Employee Networking Circle
- Managers' community
- Disability Network
- Trainee and Student Orientation, Unit and Outreach Program
- Visible Minorities Network
- Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
- Young Professionals Network

**Positions to be filled**: 2

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

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 nomination in a Master's program at a recognized post-secondary educational institution with a specialization in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or any other discipline relevant to the field of study.

Note: The applicant must currently hold full-time student status at the educational institution attended or be in the process of being accepted or applying. Proof of enrolment will be required prior to the start date, and the student must return to full-time studies the following term.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Research experience* in plant pathology and microbiology.
Experience* with molecular biology techniques.
Experience* in laboratory, greenhouse, or field trials.
- For student recruitment to the federal public service, experience may be acquired through 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:
Knowledge of theories and principles of microbiology or biology.

**Skills**:Initiative
Autonomy
Interpersonal skills

Abilities:
Ability to collect samples in the field.
Ability to use molecular biology tools
Ability to summarize and communicate scientific information orally and in writing.

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
Information on employment equity

**Conditions of employment**:
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