Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

Duties
The Zero Emission Technology group is in need of a graduate research assistant in order to assist on the execution of projects related to the development and implementation of advanced carbon capture and utilization processes as well as new Critical Minerals (CMs) projects. Key project activities include: "providing engineering support for the development of test rigs", "running experiments to collect and analyze data", "perform engineering calculations and simulations", and "prepare reports and presentations".

Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
• You must provide proof of your education credentials.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
• Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.
• Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.
• Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to apply and to self-identify.
• For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes.
• This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
• 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

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Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

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• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety goggles, safety boots, hearing protection, etc.)

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Education:
• Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a Master’s or PhD program at a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Chemical Engineering or Material Science.

Experience:
• Experience in plasma or microwave systems and operations.
• Experience using engineering simulation software packages such as Aspen, Comsol, Matlab, etc.Note: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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Asset Education
• Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering.

Asset Experience:
• Experience in data analysis and material characterization (SEM, XRD, Raman).
• Experience in gas handling and control systems
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.

Asset Knowledge:
• Knowledge on carbon formation mechanisms and graphitization processes.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of reaction engineering and plasma physics.

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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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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