Research Assistant - Chickpea Cultivar's carbon footprint

Location: Swift Current

Research Assistant - Chickpea Cultivar's carbon footprint - Research Affiliate Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date:
January 19, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR
25J
- Selection process number
25-AGR-RAP-48A Location
Swift Current (Saskatchewan)
Employment tenure
The projected start date is May 1, 2026 with an end date of March 31, 2028 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work between 22.5 and 37.5 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.
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About the position

Duties
A Research Assistant is required to work under Soil Carbon (C) Cycling/Agronomy research program at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre. The student will determine the shoot:root ratio, harvest index and yield of of chickpea cultivars and explore new cultivars’ residue C and N inputs to SOC and soil N using 13C- and 15N- isotope labelling approach under field conditions.

Chickpea crop residue decomposition study will be conducted after the labelling study and harvest in the field. In addition, greenhouse gas (GHG) of field trials will be collected and analyzed for measuring C footprint of chickpea cultivars. The successful candidate will conduct the research at AAFC in Swift Current and at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK and participate the experiment design, take and analyze sample and write up thesis so on.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers with different fields in Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Agronomy, Pulse Pathology and Weed Science.
Work environment
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 Person s 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
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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.

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