Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada- Science and Technology Branch

Employment tenure
The projected start date is April 1, 2027 with an end date of March 31, 2029 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 18-20 hours per week with the possibility of part-time extension.

Salary
$25.17 to $31.69 per hour-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 (e.g., DNA and RNA extraction, qRT-PCR, ddPCR, plasmid construction)
- Plant tissue culture and transformation
- Rearing of plants in a greenhouse
- Sample collection
- Plant physiology assessments
- Reading and writing of scientific manuscripts
- Contributing to basic laboratory tasks

Work environment




The student will be required to carry out experimental research in greenhouse and lab environments at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre.

Positions to be filled
1

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.

- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
- Ability and willingness to control allergies through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication, and this must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
- Ability and willingness to work in laboratory and greenhouse environments.
- Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
- Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.

Operational Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel to conferences and training courses.





You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

Candidate must be enrolled now, or will be enrolled by the date of the appointment, in a master's program at a recognized postsecondary institution with a specialization in Plant biotechnology.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. The student must meet the eligibility requirements to enroll at the University of Alberta.

Experience:

Experience* with molecular biology techniques and protocols.*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 experimental design.
- Knowledge of plant physiology.
- Knowledge of molecular genetics.

Competencies:

- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking

Abilities:

- Ability to read and understand complex texts.
- Ability to write and communicate results effectively to diverse audiences.

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 yo

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