Graduate Student

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Ottawa (Ontario)

$24.62 to $37.53 per hour (Master: $24.62 to $30.99; Doctorate: $28.99 to $37.53 - 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: 29 February 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 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**:
**Work environment**:
The site of work is situated on the fourth floor of the Neatby Building at the Ottawa Research and Development Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Work will be done in a plant molecular biology lab working in the field of soybean and lupin genomics and proteomics research. The lab is a communal environment, where work will be carried out both alone and in teams and space may be shared between research groups.

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**: 2

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

A covering letter "A maximum of 1000 words discussing your research expertise and knowledge of molecular biology related practices as mentioned in the duties section."

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 M.Sc or Ph.D. program at Carleton University in one of the following specializations: Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Life Science or Computational Biology.

Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Experience* in planning and executing research projects in a laboratory environment.
- Experience* in molecular biology related practices in DNA and RNA extraction from plant materials.
- Experience* in sequencing in DNA, RNA, and sequencing data analysis.
- Experience* in bioinformatics and gene ontology analysis.
- Experience* in plant genomics database (Soybean, Arabidopsis and Lupin).
- In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through 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 theory and principles of DNA, and RNA sequencing.
- Knowledge of theory and principles of Bioinformatics (Genomics and Proteomics) data analysis.
- Knowledge of theory and principles of plant genomics and proteomics.
- Knowledge of theory and principles of genetics.

Competencies:

- Creativity and innovation.
- Problem Solving.
- Teamwork.
- Interactive Communication.

**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 in laboratory environment for extended periods of time and under normal safety precautions.
- Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and other hazardous materials.
- Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon duties to be performed.

**Other information**:
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that ref



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