Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) in plant pathology - Research Affiliate Program

AgHires
📍 morden, mb, Canada 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

About the Position

The position involves routine molecular biology laboratory work and greenhouse research as a graduate student enrolled in a doctoral program at the University of Manitoba.

Duties

  • Conduct routine molecular biology procedures such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, and quantitative PCR (qPCR).
  • Isolate fungal pathogens from infected plant samples using standard microbiological techniques.
  • Prepare, maintain, and handle microbial cultures under sterile laboratory conditions.
  • Maintain and monitor plant materials in greenhouse facilities.
  • Perform pathogen inoculation and conduct phenotypic assessments of disease development in greenhouse experiments.
  • Characterize plant pathogens using molecular and morphological identification methods.
  • Perform routine laboratory maintenance including equipment calibration, media preparation, and inventory management.
  • Conduct basic bioinformatics ...

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Job Details

  • Location morden, mb
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date June 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 16, 2026