Earth Observations for Regional Cumulative Effects on Water Dynamics - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with the University of Ottawa, is looking for a graduate student for a research project on cumulative effects of permafrost thawing on surface water resources in Northern Canada. The successful applicant will be part of a multi-year study focused on the application of remote sensing technologies and methodologies to support cumulative effects monitoring. The project is aimed at potentially two study areas, one in northern Quebec/Labrador and one in the Yukon or the Northwest Territories.

The student will develop novel remote sensing algorithms to contribute to environmental monitoring, advancing methodologies to support cumulative effects assessment and monitoring at regional scales. The student should pursue opportunities to disseminate research findings through publications in scientific journals or conferences. Planning data acquisitions, pursuing field campaigns, and analysis of remote sensing imagery are all potential activities that can be included.

Work environment

All experimental work will be performed in northern Canada and the analysis will be conducted at the University of Ottawa with some visits to the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation.

During fieldwork, the candidate may be exposed to inclement weather, insects, rough terrain and may need to wear cumbersome protective gear. Participation in fieldwork activities may be required for up to one month per year.

Intent of the process

A student will be hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) with the purpose to accomplish research and complete a thesis or dissertation. Duration of the RAP will depend on academic level: • Masters Students (1- 2 years). • Doctorate Students (1-3 years). Extensions may be possible.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "A Letter of Interest including proposed research concept related to permafrost thawing and cumulative effects on lakes."

Contact information for 3 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

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

• Have successfully completed a Bachelors Degree (for a Masters proposal) or Masters Degree (for a Ph.D. proposal) and have a strong background in geomatics, remote sensing or other related field, with an interest in environmental remote sensing.

• Currently enrolled or will need to enroll in a graduate program at the University of Ottawa, or have a letter of support from a prospective graduate supervisor at the University of Ottawa.

Degree equivalency

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

• Ability to program computer code to facilitate data analysis, and a familiarity with a geomatics software package.

• Be able to demonstrate good writing and oral skills.

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

ASSET:

Prior research as documented with conference presentations or peer-reviewed publications.

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. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Applications should include a Cover Letter (including proposed research concept), CV (including publications and conference attendance if any), and a copy of academic transcripts. We thank all applicants for your interest, but only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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