Phd Student with Plant Physiology Specialization - Saskatoon, 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)

$26.72 to $34.59 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: 18 December :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:

The PhD student will participate in the planning of experiments to answer research hypothesis.

They will be responsible for executing the study including a wide variety of activities (growing plants in greenhouse, conducting hydroponic studies, collecting root and leaf tissue sampling for isotope analysis, root imaging and associating the results with growth physiology and biomass yields) along with writing scientific manuscripts.

The student will present the findings at a national conference/meeting.


Work environment:


The work involves greenhouse based hydroponic experiments and labs work at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the University of Saskatchewan.


The successful RAP student will be screening the commercial Brassica napus lines for nitrogen use efficiency at the AAFC's Saskatoon facility and register at the University of Saskatchewan.

The work involves greenhouse experiments and labs work. The PhD student will carry out the studies under supervision of Drs. Raju Soolanayakanahally and Kate Congreves. The work environment at Saskatoon, SK is mostly English.

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 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 date of appointment in a PhD program at recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following specializations: Plant Sciences, Environment and Natural Resources or a related field.

The student must meet the admissions criteria for the University of Saskatchewan.

Degree equivalency


Experience:

Experience* growing plants either in greenhouse or field.

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


Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary academic institution in one of the following specializations: Plant Sciences, Environment and Natural Resources or a related field.

Degree equivalency


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

Information on language requirements


Knowledge:
Knowledge of plant physiology.
Knowledge of statistical methods used for plant sciences.

Competencies
Interactive Communication
Initiative
Planning and Organizing


Abilities:
Ability to conduct experiments, collect, analyze and summarize data related to plant physiology.


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 gro
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