or Phd Candidate - London, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

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

$22.71 to $34.59 per hour (Master: $22.71 to $28.57; Doctorate: $26.72 to $ 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: 9 August :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:

Carry out fundamental biochemical techniques (e.g. protein purification, Xray crystallography).
Carry out fundamental microbiological techniques (e.g. culturing strains, media preparation, transformations).
Independently troubleshoot and modify experimental protocols, read scientific literature to solve problems.
Must document, interpret, and report experimental data.

Work environment:

The London Research and Development Centre (London RDC), located in London ON, was established in 1951. It is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) network of 20 research and development centres.

The research site conducts research in the areas of air, water, and soil, development of sustainable and profitable crop production systems for field crops, and integrated pest management in the heart of one of the most intensive, diverse, and productive Agri-food regions in Canada.

Day-to-day hands-on research work will be conducted at London RDC.

The position described here is focused on the identification and characterization of novel microbes and enzymes capable of degrading mycotoxins and other environmental contaminants.

These microbes and enzymes can be used as tools to potentially remediate contaminated feed.

Students will develop skills in biochemistry (protein purification, proteomics), structural biology (X-ray crystallography), microbiology (culturing, media preparation), molecular biology (PCR, genome sequencing), and mass spectrometry.

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 covering letter "Please provide a short paragraph (around 250 words) describing your research experience and/or your knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, or mass spectrometry based on experience and coursework.

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Contact information for 2 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 Master's or PhD program at an accredited postsecondary academic institution with specialization in Biochemistry.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience* working in a wet-laboratory setting in fields that include, but are not limited to: biochemistry (enzyme identification and characterization), microbiology (culturing microbes), or molecular biology (PCR, genome sequencing).

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 biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, secondary metabolism, or mass spectrometry.
Knowledge of documenting, interpreting, and reporting experimental data.

Abilities:
Ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to troubleshoot experiments.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
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