M.sc. or Ph.d. Student

3 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: 17 May 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**:
Conduct research on the elucidation of mechanisms that confer resistance to ACCase
- and ALS-inhibiting herbicides in Canadian wild oat (Avena fatua) populations.

Specific duties will include:

- Growing plants under controlled-environment
- treating plants with herbicides
- plant sampling
- nucleic acid extraction
- PCR
- Sequencing
- library preparation
- data analyses
- Diagnostic test development

**Work environment**:
The student will conduct graduate research in-person at the CFIA Ottawa Plant Laboratory (Fallowfield) in the laboratory managed by Dr. Leonardo Galindo Gonzalez while conducting academic studies at Carleton University. This laboratory specializes in molecular identification of plant species. The research will be primarily lab-based and consist of molecular diagnostics of herbicide resistance in wild oat.

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 1 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 MSc or PhD program at the Carleton University with a specialization in Biology.

Degree equivalency

**Experience**:
Experience* in molecular biology or genomics techniques.
- 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 the theory and principles of molecular biology or genomics.
Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used in molecular biology or genomics.

Competencies:
Initiative
Teamwork
Planning and organizing

Abilities:
Ability to use computer software (e.g., R, Linux-based command line) for data/information management and analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

**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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

**Preference**: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in

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