Phd Student

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Lethbridge (Alberta)
$28.99 to $37.53 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**:
1. Examine the literature related to the current knowledge on irrigation water treatment technologies and the gaps around the potential impact on soil and crop.
2. Determine how irrigation water treatment technologies such as water aeration, ozonation, or oxygenation will affect crop water and nutrient uptake and their effect on soil properties.
3. Determining the interaction between irrigation water treatment technologies, soil and crop health and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in agricultural soils.
4. Installation of field experiments, monitoring, collection of samples and analysis of samples in the lab is required. Additionally, experiments in greenhouse or lab setting might need to be conducted.
5. Process and analyze soil and water samples.
6. Conduct basic feasibility estimations of irrigation water treatment technologies.
7. Organize, analyze and interpret the collected data.

**Work environment**:
The Lethbridge Research & Development Centre (LeRDC) is one of the largest within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national network. The Centre has 46 Research Scientists plus support staff. Research is grouped in the areas of environmental health, bioproducts and bioprocesses, sustainable production systems and food safety and nutrition. LeRDC has excellent laboratory and farm facilities, including a research feedlot.

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 PhD program at an accredited post-secondary university in the following specialization: Soil Science, or Environmental Engineering or similar/related.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in laboratory and field techniques and procedures related to soil, water, and plant analysis.
Experience* using and installing soil sensors.
Experience* in collecting, tabulating, analyzing and reporting scientific data to stakeholders.
Experience* in writing scientific reports and articles.
- 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 agronomy, soil science, hydrology, irrigation and sustainable agriculture.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices.
Knowledge of statistical analysis.

Competencies:
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Concern for safety
Interactive communication

Abilities:
Ability to operate basic laboratory and field soil/water sampling equipment.
Ability to compile, summarize and analyze data.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

**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)