Defence Scientist / Acoustic and Electromagnetic properties of Materials

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE/ HOW TO APPLY
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Duties

Duties
The successful candidate(s) will develop expertise, create knowledge and conduct research in support of the Canadian Armed Forces. This includes planning and executing experimental research activities, such as laboratory tests and field or sea trials, as well as developing and applying custom and commercial hardware and/or software for scientific modeling, data collection and analysis. In addition to the execution of longer term research projects, they will provide scientific consulting services and recommendations to the Canadian Armed Forces.

The successful candidate(s) will report their research results through reports, peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, verbal presentations and briefings. They will monitor worldwide developments in science and technology in order to identify and assess trends in their field of research. They will also be involved in formulating, implementing and managing large research projects and support contracts with industry.

In carrying out the research program, the successful candidate(s) will supervise and provide guidance to technical staff, contractors and students. They will also participate in national and international scientific meetings and conferences.

Work environment

Work environment
You will work in the Dockyard Laboratory (Atlantic) located in Halifax, a section of the DRDC Atlantic reseach center.
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the national leader in defence and security science and technology.
As an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), DRDC provides DND, the Canadian Armed Forces and other government departments as well as the public safety and national security communities, the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

Immediate need will be to fill 2 indeterminate position.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (term, indeterminate, deployment, assignment, secondment)

Stream 1– Acoustic Properties of Materials, where the successful candidate will conduct research in the domain of acoustic properties of materials with the goal of predicting and reducing the acoustic signature of naval platforms. The research must take into account the eventual integration of the acoustic materials to military platforms along with the associated physical constraints.

Stream 2– Electromagnetic Interaction with Matter, where the successful candidate will conduct research in the domain of electromagnetic interaction with matter (RF, microwave, millimeter-wave or infrared spectrum) with the goal of reducing the signature of military platforms and to protect platforms against future threats. The research must take into account the eventual integration of the EM materials to military platforms along with the associated physical constraints.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, Material science or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Stream 1 and 2
• Experience developing and executing a research project to completion.
• Experience writing and having published peer-reviewed scientific publications
Stream 1 only- Acoustic Properties of Materials
• Experience in the measurement and\or modeling of acoustic properties of materials.
Stream 2 only - Electromagnetic Interaction with Matter
• Experience in modeling of EM properties of materials, on the measurement of EM properties of materials, or in the synthesis of metamaterials for EM applications.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION
For Stream 1only - Acoustic Properties of Materials
• Graduation with a PhD, or within six months of completing a PhD, from a recognized post-secondary institution in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Material science, with concentration on experimental and\or numerical aspects of Acoustic Properties of Materials.

For Stream 2 only - Electromagnetic Interaction with Matter
• Graduation with a PhD, or within six months of completing a PhD, from a recognized post-secondary institution in Physics, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering or Material science, with concentration on experimental and\or modeling of electromagnetic (EM) interaction with matter.

Degree equivalency

ASSET Experience
Stream 1 and 2

• Experience managing or working as part of multi-disciplinary research teams.
• Experience conducting or participating in field or sea trials.
• Experience formulating, proposing, conducting, and leading research and development projects.
• Experience working with the military or in performing research for defense applications.
• Experience undertaking research on behalf of and reporting results and recommendations to clients (industrial, commercial, government etc.).
• Experience developing partnerships with research organizations for collaboration.
• Experience working in a project management environment.
• Experience preparing statements of requirements for research to be delivered by contract.


For Stream 1 only - Acoustic Properties of Materials

• Experience in both the measurement and modeling of acoustic properties of materials.
• Experience in measuring material properties of rubbers.
• Experience in measuring mechanical properties of materials.
• Experience with finite element modeling of material properties.
• Experience with the measurement or modeling of acoustic properties of periodic systems (metamaterials).
• Experience in the design and synthesis of acoustic materials
• Experience with the integration of acoustic materials into systems.


For Stream 2 only - Electromagnetic Interaction with Matter

• Experience in the modeling or measurement of EM properties of metamaterials
• Experience in the design of metamaterials with tailored EM properties.
• Experience in the design and synthesis of materials with tailored EM properties.
• Experience with the integration of EM materials into systems.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Stream 1 and 2
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific investigation.
For Stream 1 only- Acoustic Properties of Materials
• Knowledge of the fundamental physics behind the acoustic properties of materials.
For Stream 2 only - Electromagnetic Interaction with Matter
• Knowledge of the fundamental physics behind the EM properties of materials.

Ability
• Ability to use judgment and creativity to deal with scientific or technical challenges.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively orally including the communication of scientific concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing including the communication of scientific concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to carry out a scientific research project from identification of the problem to demonstration or implementation of the solution.

Personal Suitability
• Effective Interpersonal skills
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Judgement

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Knowledge
Stream 1 and 2
Knowledge of military client needs, particularly the Royal Canadian Navy, defence scientific programs, or current defence technology.

For Stream 1 only- Acoustic Properties of Materials
• Knowledge of the theory of acoustic metamaterials.
• Knowledge of military naval platforms acoustic signature requirements.

For Stream 2 only- Electromagnetic Interaction with Matter
• Knowledge of military platforms EM signature requirements

Employment equity may be used to address the under representation of designated groups.

Operational requirements
• May be required to travel for short durations (courses, conferences, meetings, trials, etc.)
• May be required to conduct scientific fieldwork onboard naval platforms and other vessels.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• May be required to work outside in adverse conditions.
• May be required to participate in other consulting and research and development tasks, as and when required.
• Adheres to safety procedures including, but not limited to wearing product specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, gloves applicable to the process being performed, safety glasses, and other required equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must be willing to obtain and retain a Secret (Level II) security clearance.
• Pre-placement medical Must undergo and pass employment medical assessments

Other information

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.
• The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following: written examinations, interviews, practical exercises, role-plays, behaviour-based questions, situational exercises and reference checks.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.