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The proposed research project aims to use physical, mineralogical, and geochemical properties of surface and subsurface sediments retrieved on the Scotian Shelf, Canada. The data will be used to (1) characterize the spatial distribution of the surface sediments on the continental shelf including the development of a geospatial modelling method, (2) define the transport processes of detrital sediments on the shelf, and (3) document the processes and condition of transport over specific areas on the Scotian Shelf. The hired student as part of this PhD project could have the opportunity to participate on scientific cruises and will attend national and international scientific meetings. The student will realize laboratories duties related to the project (e.g., grain size, sedimentological, geochemical, mineralogical analyses) and write his PhD thesis as scientific papers.
The PhD project will be supervised by Research Scientist Pierre-Arnaud Desiage at GSCA and Professor Jean-Carlos Montero-Serrano at ISMER-UQAR. The student recruited as part of this PhD project will complete his cursus at the University of Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR) followed by visits at the Geological Survey of Canada in Dartmouth. The Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic; GSCA) located in Dartmouth (Nova Scotia, Canada), is a research leader in marine geology and has numerous laboratories as well as state-of-the-art analytical infrastructures. ISMER-UQAR, located in Rimouski (Québec, Canada), is a multidisciplinary oceanographic research center and a major player in marine sciences.
The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Doctorate of Oceanography degree at the University of Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR) within ISMER.
Positions to be filled: 1
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• Currently enrolled or been accepted at the University of Quebec at Rimouski in a PhD of Oceanography program with a specialization in Marine Geology.
• The candidate should hold an undergraduate and graduate degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, Geochemistry, Geological engineering, or any related discipline.
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• Experience in sedimentology and mineralogy
French essential
Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral French (essential) and English.
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• Knowledge in sedimentology and mineralogy
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
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For fieldwork, the student must be able to pass a Health Canada medical, and possess or obtain safety courses as needed, including first aid/CPR.
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. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.
Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.
For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html
You must provide proof of your education credentials. Transcripts and a list of courses may be required.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.