Plant Virology Graduate Student-Research Affiliate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada- Science and Technology Branch
Employment tenure
The projected start date is January 5, 2027 with an end date of December 31, 2029 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 20-25 hours per week with the possibility of part time extension.

Salary
$25.17 to $38.38 per hour-Master: $25.17 to $31.69; Doctorate: $29.64 to $38.38 – Varies as per the level of education and experience.

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria by the date of appointment:

Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status). Individuals pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting applications are encouraged to apply, as proof of enrollment will only be required prior to the start date.

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.

Duties
Molecular biology and genomics experiments related to viral infection of plants. Students will study viruses in agricultural systems, including genomic diversity, genetic resistance and resistance escape. Molecular biology experiments will involve PCR, cloning, genomic sequencing, qRT-PCR, microscopy.

Work environment
Located in London, ON the AAFC London research station is a state of the art location for agricultural research. Research will be conducted in AAFC laboratory facilities.

Positions to be filled
2

Important messages
Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.





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.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of the appointment, in a master's or doctorate program at a recognized postsecondary institution with a specialization in

Plant biology and physiology or

Molecular genetics or

Genomics and bioinformatics

Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Experience:

Experience* in the study viruses in agricultural systems, including genomic diversity, genetic resistance and resistance escape.

Experience* in molecular biology and genomics. In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:

Knowledge of plant pathology.

Knowledge of molecular genetics techniques including cloning and RT-PCR.

Knowledge of bioinformatics and genomic sequence analysis.

Competencies:

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independent learning

Analytical Thinking

Abilities:

Ability to carry out molecular biology and genomics experiments related to viral infections in plants.

Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date





English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

A cover letter-explaining motivation, interest and career aspirations. Letter should also detail experience in molecular biology and genomics. 1-2 pages.

Contact information for 1 reference

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

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Plant Virology Graduate Student (Ontario)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Ontario