Graduate Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

London, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
London Research and Development Centre

$26.72 to $34.59 per hour (Varies as per 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: Jobs.gc.ca

**Closing date: 7 March 2023 - 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**:
The student will participate in co-immunoprecipitation and characterization of proteins, isoflavonoid-related gene cloning and enzyme assays using heterologous system. The tasks will mainly be conducted in a laboratory, green house and office. The student will work within a research team consisting of research assistants and other students.

**Work environment**:
The graduate student, in collaboration with the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Sangeeta Dhaubhadel, and the London, Ontario Research and Development Centre Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will study the phytoalexin biosynthetic genes in soybean, through biochemical, molecular and functional genomic approaches.

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.

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 in a PhD program with specialization in:

- Plant biology;
- cell biology;
- or molecular biology.

Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Experience* in bioinformatics analysis, scientific writing and publication.
- Experience* in Western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, and proximity labelling.
- Experience* in nucleic acid extraction and gene cloning.
- Experience* in HPLC, UPLC, and GC/MS analysis.
- In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the 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 in plant special metabolism.
Knowledge in plant pathogen interaction.

Competencies:
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Team work

Abilities:
Time management

**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 Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
**We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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