Chickpea lipid oxidation during soaking and roasting; MSc

Position: Chickpea lipid oxidation during soaking and roasting (MSc)

Chickpea lipid oxidation during soaking and roasting (MSc) - Research Affiliate Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date:
January 18, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR
25J
- Selection process number
25-AGR-RAP-54 Location
Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)
Employment tenure
The projected start date is April 1, 2026 with an end date of March 31, 2027 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 18.5 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
The candidate will design and perform biochemical and/or molecular biology research in support of a master’s degree in the field of plant sciences or food sciences. The project will involve the characterization of lipoxygenase enzyme activity in chickpeas and assessments of lipid oxidation during the chickpea soaking process. The candidate will collaborate with analytical scientists to quantify lipid oxidation and rancid volatile production in roasted chickpeas.

The project will involve working with local companies and academic collaborators to generate strategies to overcome the detrimental effect of lipid oxidation on the quality and shelf-life of roasted chickpea products.

Perform wet-lab biochemistry and molecular biology experiments.
Assist in sample lipid and volatile analysis by GC-MS, and LC-MS
Maintain thorough records of experiments and data analysis.
Assist in creation of publications.
Assist in the dissemination of data via presentation to collaborators and conference presentations.
Work environment
The applicant will perform research experiments in a molecular biology/biochemistry laboratory of Dr. O`Leary at the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre. The O’Leary lab focuses on biochemical, nutritional and physiological qualities of seeds from prairie crops like pulses, canola and wheat.
Positions to be filled
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As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples, AAFC is committed to hiring more Indigenous Peoples into their workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve government services for Canadians. Indigenous peoples are therefore encouraged to apply to this process and self-identify.

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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