Graduate Researcher: Wheat Pollen Stability & Metabolomics

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada; Morden; Presencial; CAD 34.674 - 43.656; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Collaborative research environment

Professional growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

A federal agricultural agency is seeking a Graduate Research Student for a position focusing on wheat pollen stability as part of their MSc thesis. The role involves collecting samples, developing analysis methods, and understanding pollen responses to heat stress. Candidates should be enrolled in a master's program in Biological Sciences and have experience in laboratory settings. The position offers competitive pay, research exposure, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Formación

• Candidate must be enrolled now, or will be enrolled by the date of the appointment, in a master's program at the University of Manitoba in Biological Sciences.
• Experience analyzing organic molecules using high performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, or other analytical tools.
• Experience working in a laboratory.
• Experience writing articles or essays.
• Experience following a research protocol, making observations, and collecting data.

Responsabilidades

• Collect wheat pollen samples from field plots, greenhouses, and growth chambers.
• Develop metabolite analysis methods and conduct sample analysis using a metabolomics approach.
• Gather physiological and environmental data to support correlations.

Conocimientos

Experience analyzing organic molecules

Experience working in a laboratory

Experience writing articles or essays

Experience following a research protocol

Attention to detail

Educación

Enrolled in a master's program in Biological Sciences

Herramientas

High performance liquid chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Descripción del empleo

A federal agricultural agency is seeking a Graduate Research Student for a position focusing on wheat pollen stability as part of their MSc thesis. The role involves collecting samples, developing analysis methods, and understanding pollen responses to heat stress. Candidates should be enrolled in a master's program in Biological Sciences and have experience in laboratory settings. The position offers competitive pay, research exposure, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.