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Reference number
RSN26J-013784-001059
Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-CMSS-671645
Location
Ville de Saguenay (Québec)
Employment tenure
This PhD will start in May 2026 and will last 4 years until april 2030.
Salary
Student will receive up to 35 700$ per year, payable in equal instalments three times a year.
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. All interested persons are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens, however should an insufficient number of Canadian applicants be identified, then non-Canadians will be considered. To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must also meet the following criteria: Be admitted as full-time student in the PhD program in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Québec at Chicoutimi (Saguenay, QC). Proof will be required before the start of the PhD.
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About the position
Duties
We are looking for a passionate candidate to undertake a PhD project focused on the geology of alkaline complexes and niobium mineralization. The project will be centered on the Saint Honoré alkaline complex in Québec. This site, mined for niobium, offers exceptional access to the processes that led to the formation of this mineralization.
The main objective of the project is to better understand the role played by the syenitic envelope of the Saint Honoré complex in the genesis of Nb mineralization. To achieve this, the selected student will acquire new petrographic, mineralogical, geochemical, isotopic, and geochronological data from the outer zone of the complex, which includes several distinct syenitic units. The study will focus on characterizing the relationships among these units and their connection to the carbonatite core, in order to clarify their influence on niobium concentration.
This project is part of the Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI 7) and will be conducted in collaboration with UQAC, the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec, and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (Toulouse, France). The results will contribute to refining ore genesis models for carbonatite magmatic systems. In addition, the selected student will develop highly sought after expertise in critical and strategic minerals associated with carbonatites.
Intent of the process
The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a PhD.
Positions to be filled
1
Conditions of employment
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• The student will need to be registered at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Saguenay, QC) for this PhD degree, where his/her advisor will be located, and reside in or close to Saguenay due to the location of the laboratories and fieldwork.
• The student must be ready to do regular field and lab work and irregular work hours.
You need (essential for the job)
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EDUCATION:
• The candidate must hold a Master's degree from a recognized university with a specialization in one of the following disciplines: geology, Earth sciences, geological engineering
• The candidate must be currently enrolled or willing to enroll at the l'Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Saguenay, QC).
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EXPERIENCES:
• Experience with petrographic work
• Experience with mineralogical analyses (e.g., SEM, EBSD, EPMA)
• Experience with geochemical data
COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Motivation
• Work efficiently in a collaborative team
• Independence.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
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French essential
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Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- A cover letter
- Contact information for 2 references
- A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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