Research Scientist – Grain Quality – Pulses and Oilseeds

Location: Morden

Research Scientist – Grain Quality – Pulses and Oilseeds

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date:
July 21, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR
26J
- Selection process number
26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-68137 Location
Morden (Manitoba)
Employment tenure
Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified Period Salary
$68,264 to $176,445 - The classification level and salary will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate.
Level
SE-RES-01, SE-RES-02, SE-RES-03, SE-RES-04, SE-RES-05 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position

Duties
The successful candidate will lead research in the area of pulse (e.g., dry beans) and oilseed (e.g., soybeans) quality to improve the attributes of Canadian pulses and oilseeds in current markets, which will be reflected in improved processing, end-product characteristics, and crop performance. The research will have a particular focus on aspects of pulse and oilseed quality related to end use utilizations, such as investigating the effects of protein, starch, fiber, oil and other minor components on functional properties of grains and end-products.

The successful candidate will work with AAFC pulse and oilseed breeders, universities, government and industry stakeholders including processors to explore traits that may lead to market expansion and maintain relevant direction of the program of pulse and oilseed quality. He or she will also work on a multi-disciplinary team towards understanding the biochemical basis of pulse and oilseed grain end-use attributes and devising effective and sustainable methods for its improvement including biotechnology.

The successful candidate will develop methods to effectively screen for pulse and oilseed grain quality and work closely with breeders in identifying relevant superior germplasm. The pulse and oilseed quality scientist will also carry out research projects aimed at improving the functional characteristics of Canadian pulses and oilseeds. In addition to demonstrating a strong capability to lead the application and use of analytical, molecular and genetic tools in pulse and oilseeds, he or she will demonstrate an understanding of agronomic, statistical and physiological protocols common to crop production biology.

The position, located in Morden, Manitoba is part of an internationally recognized, competitively funded research program in grain quality that generates innovative processes and outcomes. The position is also part of a multidisciplinary team of plant breeders, grain end-use quality chemists, molecular biologists and agronomists with access to a research lab and field testing plots across western Canada. The position is supported by technical staff to conduct experiments.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures.
Positions to be filled
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