Research Scientist – Computational Materials Science

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This position is located in Hamilton, Ontario. The new Materials Technology Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility in materials research that will provide world-class R&D in partnership with universities and industry. It supports innovation in advanced materials, manufacturing and clean energy.

Salaries by level
SE-RES-01 $ 55,870 to $ 75,710
SE-RES-02 $ 69,372 to $ 107,034
SE-RES-03 $ 87,671 to $ 118,813
SE-RES-04 $ 104,993 to $ 131,882
SE-RES-05 $ 114,962 to $ 144,413

Duties

This position is for a computational mechanics based research scientist position. The incumbent will, in consultation with research scientists and technologists and in direct support of program objectives, develop and apply computational mechanics and materials science techniques, as required to meet program objectives. The incumbent will participate in projects and supervise technicians, engineers, and scientists using the CanmetMATERIALS facilities, advise on computational procedures, instruct others in applications of computational technologies as required, and lead in the interpretation of results.

Research will contribute to the economic and environmental success of Canadian industry, and to the quality of life of Canadians derived from the value-added use of minerals, metals and materials.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada or in the Public Service with various tenures, various language requirements and profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations. This exercise may be used to fill this position or may be used to draw resumes to fill other positions that may arise.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "In your covering letter, please explain how you meet the education and experience requirements of the position, as well as your productivity in scientific research. A good way to describe your productivity is to provide a bibliography of your achievements and publications. You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and other qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided."

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural science or engineering related to the duties of the position, such as Materials Science or Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, coupled with acceptable research, training and experience.

Productivity/Recognition:

Productivity in scientific research as demonstrated by achievements in the form of authorship of: published papers, reports or books, resulting from output of scientific research related to the duties of the position.
NOTE: Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
• Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems,
• Operational research and scientific analysis related to the duties of the position or,
• Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in performing computational scientific research in the failure of metals using theories such as damage mechanics or fracture mechanics;
Experience using software (commercial, open source or custom) for simulations of the mechanical behaviour of materials;
Experience in collaborative research with universities, governments, science-based non-government organizations or industry.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the fundamental principles of materials science, especially phenomena that determine material microstructure, property and performance relationships;
Knowledge of continuum mechanics as applied to the simulation of the mechanical behaviour of materials;
Knowledge of computational and numerical techniques, including finite element methods, as applied to modelling the mechanical behaviour of materials;
Knowledge of constitutive laws as related to modelling materials behaviour.

ABILITIES
Ability to develop computational codes using a high level language such as Fortran, C, C++ or equivalent;
Ability to initiate and execute innovative scientific research projects;
Ability to develop models that explain materials performance from scientific observations;
Ability to communicate complex scientific subject matter verbally;
Ability to communicate complex scientific subject matter in writing;
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective interpersonal skills;
Judgement;
Initiative;
Flexibility.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS)
Three or more years experience conducting scientific research in one or more areas, such as automotive manufacturing, oil and gas pipelines, nuclear energy materials, defence applications, energy efficiency or clean energy technologies;
Experience in leading or developing projects with industry or academia;
Experience using finite element codes;
Experience in developing and implementing constitutive material models.

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

English essential

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSETS)
Knowledge of algorithm development as applied to computational materials science;
Knowledge of plasticity theory as applied to metals;
Knowledge of experimental methods as they pertain to mechanical behaviour of materials;
Knowledge of languages used for scripting such as Bash, Python, Perl or equivalent.

ABILITY (ASSET)
Ability to prepare research and development proposals.

Preference may be given to individuals within the following employment equity designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Travel within and outside Canada may be required.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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The curriculum vitae will be or may be used as a secondary source to confirm the experience described in the cover letter.

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.