Simulation and Analysis of Urban Flood Risks - Research Affiliate Program

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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 earth observation based urban flood mapping and risk analysis. The successful applicant will be focused on simulation and analysis of urban flood risks using information inputs derived from remote sensing imagery, to support urban flood disaster preparation. This position is currently a short-term (until March 31 2020) with possible extension.

The student will develop or modify sophisticated numerical models about flood-related physical processes in dense built-up areas, using geospatial data as model inputs, for improvement of understanding about the impacts of urban growth on flood risks. The analysis areas are in Canadian metropolitans, such as the greater Toronto area, Calgary and Ottawa-Gatineau. The student should pursue opportunities to disseminate research findings through publications in scientific journals.

Work environment

The modeling and analysis will be conducted at the University of Ottawa with some visits to the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation.

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.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "A Cover Letter explaining how you meet the essential qualifications and also containing the research concept you propose to include as part of your graduate studies"

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 numerical modeling, spatial analysis, physics processes related with floods in urban areas, with an interest in urban flood risk analysis.

• 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

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

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

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 codes to facilitate data analysis and model simulation

• Ability to run numerical models involving physics processes related with floods in urban areas

• Ability to analyze geospatial information

• Communication (oral and written)

• Familiarity with Hydrologic/Hydraulic models

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

The Natural Resources 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.

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

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.