Master's/ph.d

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)
$24.62 to $37.53 per hour (Master's: $24.62 to $30.99, PhD: $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: 5 December 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**:
Are you looking for an excellent opportunity to pursue a master's or a Ph.D. in a field of the future with intellectually vibrant research topics?
Do you want to be involved in the discovery of sustainable alternatives to synthetic pesticides?
Are you curious about what a nano-MOF is and how this family of nanoparticles can contribute to the sustainable agriculture of tomorrow?
Are you interested in exploring the impact of viruses on plants?
Do you want to know more about the viral biodiversity in soil?
Are you eager to understand the impact of viruses in soil and plants functioning?
Would you like to enhance your skills in molecular biology and join a cutting-edge research team?
Or are you simply a science enthusiast looking to be part of the solutions for food security and the protection of our agroecosystems?

Come and join a dynamic team to work on:
1. The use of nano-MOFs as carriers to deliver small RNAs into plants to control viral infections and expressions.
2. The impact of nano-MOFs on the virome and soil microbiome.
3. The influence of root exudates on the activity and assembly of viral communities in the soil.
4. The involvement of viruses in carbon sequestration and nitrogen recycling processes in the soil.
5. Morphological and functional characterization of unknown viruses in mineral and organic soil.
6. Using super-predator insects and weeds to predict viral epidemic risks.

**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**: 3

**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 appointment in a Master's or Ph.D. program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary educational institution with a specialization in molecular biology, virology, phytopathology, microbiology, biotechnology, genetics, or any other relevant discipline in the field of study.

Degree equivalency

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English or French

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Motivation to learn and progress
Creativity and innovation
Attention to detail

Abilities:
Be able and willing to collect samples in the fields.
Be able and willing to process samples in the laboratory.
Be able and willing to analyze nanopore sequencing data.
Be able and willing to write manuscripts.

**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.

**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 des