Research Assistant - Plant Pathology

A Research Assistant is required at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre to work within the Cereal Molecular Pathology program. The program focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms associated with the response of cereal crops to several diseases. The successful candidate will contribute to diverse aspects of the cereal molecular pathology program, investigating plant pathogens and host resistance. The incumbent will conduct and manage experiments in plant pathology and be responsible for isolating pathogens, performing inoculations, conducting pathology tests, maintaining pathogen cultures, organizing planting materials, and perform disease assessments in field plots and greenhouse. The incumbent will collect data, conduct statistical analyses, and contribute to scientific reports and publications. The in...