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London, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
London (Ontario)

$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 July 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Area of Selection - Standard (to remove title)
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.

Area of Selection - Extended (to remove title)
Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad and students abroad that meet the eligibility criteria of the RAP program.

- 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**:
**Duties**:
Under the supervision of a research scientist, the student will conduct scientific experiments and other laboratory work, analyze data, write reports and manuscripts, and write a thesis including scientific research background, methodology, results obtained and discussion.

**Work environment**:
Work Environment:
The lab is located at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, London Research and Development Centre, London, Ontario. The incumbent will be working with a plant molecular biology/genetics/metabolism team on projects aimed at understanding molecular mechanisms underlining plant development, nutritional quality and plant responses to the 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**: Number to be determined

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Education*:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a PhD program at an accredited post-secondary university with specialization in:

- Plant molecular biology

Degree equivalency

**Experience**:
Experience* conducting research in plant molecular biology (examples include: gene cloning, vector construction and modification, genetic transformation)

Experience* in conducting bioinformatics and statistical analyses of scientific research data

Experience* writing research articles
- 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 of plant molecular biology.
Knowledge of plant metabolism.
Knowledge of genetics.
Knowledge of biology.

Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Adaptability
Initiative

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
Information on employment equity

Organizational Needs:
Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication without impinging on the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to work for long periods in laboratory, greenhouse or field where appropriate safety measures are in place.
Ability and willingness to be in contact with hazardous materials, where the usual safety measures are in place.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors under various weather conditions, and to be exposed to stinging insects.

**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**:
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