Scientific computing research assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

- Assist with efficient implementation of selected connectivity indices in an R package.
- Assist with efficient implementation of forest road network projection methods in an R package and associated SpaDES module.
- Assist with efficient implementation of models of the effects of boreal forest disturbance on wildlife in an R package and associated SpaDES modules.
- Assist with applying connectivity analysis methods, road network projection methods, and wildlife response models.

Work environment

The Landscape Ecology Research Section of Environment and Climate Change Canada (LERS) is located at the National Wildlife Research Centre on the campus of Carleton University in Ottawa. We do research to support biodiversity conservation initiatives. For example, the Pathway to Canada Target 1 is a national initiative designed to coordinate efforts to conserve 17% of Canada's terrestrial and inland water areas by 2020. In support of this effort, LERS scientists are investigating indicators of protected area connectivity, and implementing selected indicators in an open source R package. Boreal caribou are threatened under the federal Species at Risk Act, and anthropogenic and natural disturbances continue degrade habitat. LERS researchers are participating in a major collaborative effort to model boreal forest dynamics and wildlife responses using SpaDES, an open source modelling platform (https://spades.predictiveecolgoy.org/)). We are leading development of a resource road network project module and some wildlife response modules. Development of open source packages and model components helps ensure that our research is findable, accessible, interoperable and reuseable.

Positions to be filled: 1

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

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

EDUCATION:
The student must currently be enrolled in a Master's program in a recognized post-secondary institution at which they have full time student status in one of the following specializations : computer science or software engineering.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with Git, R & C++,
• Experience with databases, parallel processing, and cloud or cluster computing.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with non-programmers.
• Demonstrated ability to solve applied problems efficiently.

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

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Information on employment equity

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Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials through the process.

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

Successful completion of both a Research Affiliate Program (RAP) assignment and your educational program may lead to temporary or permanent federal public service positions for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

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Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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