Research Officer, Crop Phytobiome Systems

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 (RO) in Crop Phytobiome Systems 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.

To support the goals of the NRC and ACRD Research Centre, the RO will establish an international calibre research program focused on deciphering the network of phytobiome interactions occurring in Canada’s agricultural production systems that affect overall crop productivity and quality. Specifically, the RO’s research should focus on utilizing a systems approach to integrate plants, microbes, soils, nutrients, and climate through:

- Discoveries of phytobiome composition and dynamics;
- Development of integrated models that would summarily predict phytobiome interactions and estimate crop production outputs;
- Discovery of beneficial crop interactions that would promote climate and biotic resilience and optimize nutrient efficiency and utilization;
- Supporting industry through service offerings, testing and research services.

The RO would be expected to translate discoveries into powerful new tools for crop and agroecosystem management in support of the Canadian agriculture sector. The RO would work in a multi-disciplinary team environment with researchers and technical experts at NRC and would form collaborative research activities within Canada and internationally. It is expected that the RO will provide meaningful contributions to the ACRD strategic Research Centre’s goal, providing solutions that enhance and increase the sustainability and long -term health of Canada’s agricultural production systems encompassing value added products related to food and feed.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
PhD in Microbiology, Plant Science or related discipline with emphasis on the impact of phytobiome interactions on plant productivity, health or climate resiliency.

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

**Experience**:

- Significant experience in the full spectrum of research activities including identification of research requirements, proposal writing, project management, data production and analysis, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.
- Experience in developing temporal and spatial sampling methodologies for generation of robust datasets

**Assets**:

- Experience in the development of high-throughput, cost-effective phenotyping methodologies.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Extensive knowledge of microbiology as it applies to agricultural environments including knowledge of how phytobiome or micobiome composition and dynamics impacts overall plant health and productivity.
- Ability to integrate phytobiome knowledge with appropriate technologies towards the development of analytical tools relevant for both crop R&D and/or sustainable crop production.
- Demonstrated ability to write and publish high-impact research articles and communicate scientific findings at international conferences.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research - Results orientation (Level 3)
- Research - Teamwork (Level 3)
- Research - Communication (Level 3)
- Research - Continuous professional learning (Level 3)
- Research - Initiative (Level 2)
- Research - Creative thinking (Level 4)

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

**Compensation**:
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 (19200) to:
Telephone: 514-210-9276

**Closing Date**:27 March 2023—11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

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