Phd Student for Oilseed Low Temperature Performance - Saskatoon, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

$28.99 to $37.53 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 Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

Closing date: 16 April :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:

Extraction of lipids, DNA and RNA from plant seedlings.
Documentation of seedling growth by careful measurement of physical characteristics.
Analysis of plant lipid extracts as gas chromatography and thin layer chromatography.
Assessment of gene expression through techniques such as RT-PCR.
Basic molecular biology techniques for gene cloning.
Use of bioinformatics software for DNA sequence analysis and gene expression analysis.
Planning of scientific research activities.
Interpretation and presentation of data through written and verbal reports (Powerpoint).

Work 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: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

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 or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a PhD program in a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Food Science, Plant Science, or Biochemistry.

The student must meet the eligibility criteria to enroll at the University of Saskatchewan.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience* in laboratory work related to plant lipid analysis, for example lipid extraction and the preparation of material for analysis by gas chromatography.

Experience* in DNA sequence analysis, for example by conducting homology searches using the NCBI database.

Experience* in molecular biology techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and cloning of DNA fragments into plasmid vectors.

Experience* in writing research reports and presenting data.

In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

Operational Requirements:

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

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of standard plant lipid analysis methods.
Knowledge of lipid biosynthetic pathways in seeds.
Knowledge of gene expression analysis.

Competencies:
Interactive communication
Initiative
Adaptability
Teamwork

Abilities:
Ability to perform repetitive laboratory benchwork.
Ability to summarize and interpret research data.

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