Rap 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: 16 December 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**:
Conduct laboratory and greenhouse research aiming to 1) to characterize the nature of the interactions between the oomycete pathogen, Aphanomyces euteiches, and pathogenic Fusarium species that contribute to root rot of pulse crops and 2) investigate secondary metabolites produced by Fusarium species that may play a role in modulating host-pathogen-pathogen interactions.

Specific duties will include:

- Designing experiments and preparing research protocols
- Conducting inoculation experiments with multiple plant pathogens in the greenhouse
- Collection of plant tissue samples, and perform DNA extractions and gene quantification assays
- Soil sample collection, and processing and analysis for microbial DNA composition
- Plant health assessments in greenhouse experiments
- Data analyses and communication of results

**Work environment**:
The student will be located at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre at Lethbridge, AB for research and part-time at the University of Saskatchewan (Plant Sciences Department) in Saskatoon, SK for course-work and where the collaborating scientists are located. Research will be conducted in the lab and greenhouse at LeRDC, with some field work needed for sample collection from field plots near Lethbridge.

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.

**Education**:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a Doctoral program at the University of Saskatchewan with a specialization in plant pathology, biological sciences or plant sciences.

Degree equivalency

**Experience**:
Experience in microbiology research, such as culturing microorganisms and preparing media using sterile techniques.
Experience in molecular biology techniques, such as nucleic acid extractions and PCR assays.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of agricultural crops grown in the Prairies.
Knowledge of disease management practices.
Knowledge of statistical tools in research and data analysis.

Competencies:
Planning and Organizing
Interactive communication
Initiative

Abilities:
Ability to perform lab work with mínimal supervision.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
Ability to use computer software for data management and statistical analysis.

**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

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