Msc Student

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Agassiz (British Columbia)

$24.62 to $30.99 per hour (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 Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

**Closing date: 2 July 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**:
The student will work on an interdepartmental project that aims to understand the etiology, biology of the diseases of native berries as well as exploit the non-chemical options for the sustainable diseases of native berry crops. Specific duties may include:

- Monitor/assess diseases of horticultural crops in fields and collect diseased samples from the Fraser Valley and Okanagan
- Preparation of microbiological culture media and reagents and ability work in microbiology lab
- Isolation and identification of plant pathogenic fungi and bacteria associated with plant diseases using microbiological and molecular approaches
- Ability to conduct laboratory, greenhouse and field trials for characterization of the pathogen, evaluating products/compounds to suppress plant pathogens or manage plant diseases.
- Ability to learn statistical and molecular data analytical tools and softwares
- Preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication.
- Other duties related to those above.

**Work environment**:
AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.
- The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
- The Indigenous Network Circle
- The Managers' Community
- The Persons with Disabilities Network
- The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
- The Visible Minorities Network
- The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
- The Young Professional's Network

**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

**Education**:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a MSc program in a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Plant Pathology, in Microbiology, in Plant Science, in Agriculture or a related field.

The student must meet the eligibility requirement to enroll at the University of British Columbia.

Degree equivalency

**Experience**:
Experience* in conducting scientific research.

Experience* in biological, microbiological or molecular biological techniques.
- 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 experimental design and statistics.
Knowledge of the theories and techniques of plant biology, microbiology or molecular biology.

Competencies:
Initiative
Adaptability
Independence
Interpersonal skills

Abilities:
Ability to plan, design and conduct scientific research including laboratory, greenhouse and field trials.
Ability to conduct data analysis, statistical analysis, and summarize results.
Ability to communicate well orally including presentations and seminars.
Ability to prepare reports, thesis and manuscripts for scientific journals (It is expected that the graduate students will publish two manuscripts in reputed scientific journals).

**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.

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