RAP Student

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Closing: 2026-11-05

RAP Student - Research Affiliate Program

Natural Resources Canada - Energy Technology Sector - CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton

Closing date: November 5, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
RSN26J-040095-000722

Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-ETS-684906

Location
Ottawa (Ontario)

Employment tenure
This is a student position of 27.5 hours per week for up to a 24-month period from Winter 2027 to Fall 2028.

Salary
The student will receive up to $36,000 per year, payable in equal instalments three times a year.

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:

1. You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution;
2. You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum;
3. You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work;

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.

Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada.

About the position

Duties
NRCan seeks a graduate student in the field of chemical engineering to support the delivery of a research project related to the pyrolysis of hydrocarbon feedstocks to produce hydrogen and valuable carbon materials. The main goal is to develop cost-effective catalyst materials that improve the feedstock conversion efficiency and/or tailor the production pathway of carbon-based materials.

The duties of the RAP student include:
i) conducting literature survey and collecting relevant information,
ii) preparing and optimizing different catalytic materials,
iii) characterizing the prepared catalysts to understand their properties,
iv) evaluating the catalytic performance under simulated process conditions, and
v) preparing literature review and technical reports.

Intent of the process
The intention of this selection process is to fill one (1) graduate student position for up to a 24-month period.

Positions to be filled
1

Conditions of employment

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.

Learn more about security screening process.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
• Enrolled or willing to enroll in a graduate program at the University of Ottawa with specialization in chemical engineering.

Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Experience:
• Experience in literature review and report preparation.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge and/or experience in catalyst synthesis, evaluation, and characterization.

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.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English 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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

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.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

Your résumé
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.

Additional links

About CanmetMATERIALS - Natural Resources Canada
Student rates of pay – Effective May 1, 2025

Hiring organization contact

Name: Maya Crisostomo - Human Resources Advisor
Email address:

Name: Dr. Xue Han, PhD, Research Scientist
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