Research Officer, Agroecosystems Bioinformatics

2 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Research Officer in Agroecosystems Bioinformatics to support our Aquatic Crop and Resource Development Research Center. This person would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working in a dynamic team environment of researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities, the RO in Bioinformatics, will lead the bioinformatics capacity in the Integrated Omics and Climate Resilience Group and support development of bioinformatics and data integration workflows and activities related to strategic areas, and also for external client projects.

In addition, the incumbent will participate in the design of experiments, develop proposals for new research initiatives, manage projects, lead planning for the bioinformatics facility and provide exceptional service to a wide variety of NRC clients internal and external.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Biology, Molecular Microbiology or closely related field.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Significant experience in bioinformatics pipeline development.
- Significant experience in Perl and Python programming/scripting.
- Significant experience in statistical analyses (ideally using R).
- Significant experience in big data analysis (including next-generation sequencing data (genome assembly, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics).
- Significant experience in high performance computing and scheduler job submission systems.
- Significant experience in parallel programming and experience in message passing interface (MPI).

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Superior knowledge of open source bioinformatics software (installation, maintenance and usage).
- Solid knowledge of molecular biology, comparative genomics, metagenomics, and microbial ecology.
- Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux operating system.
- Basic knowledge of molecular biology laboratory techniques.
- Advanced knowledge of data/information management systems.
- Solid knowledge of parallel programming and basic knowledge in message passing interface (MPI).
- Demonstrated ability to manipulate and process big data and conduct statistical analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to produce material for reports and publications.
- Ability to develop sequence data analytical pipelines for environmental projects.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research - Partnering (Level 3)
- Research - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Research - Communication (Level 2)
- Research - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
- Research - Initiative (Level 2)
- Research - Creative thinking (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Relocation**:
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

**Compensation**:
In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $ per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

**Notes**:

- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
- This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (19201) to:
Telephone: 514-210-9276

**Closing Date**:23 March 2023—11:59 p.m. Eastern Time


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