Earth Sciences PhD Student specializing in Micropaleontology - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

This project involves examining microfossils preserved in environmental media, mainly collected from the Northwest Territories, Canada. The study will focus on peat monoliths and surface moss samples from the Mackenzie River Basin and surrounding areas. The workflow involves field work, laboratory processing, advanced microscopic techniques, and statistical analyses of results.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Earth Sciences with specialization in micropaleontology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "Candidates should write a one page (maximum) cover letter that outlines their education and experience (see requirements below) and course work related to the position."

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)

• Currently enrolled or willing and able to enroll as a full-time student at the Carleton University in a Doctor of Philosophy program in Earth Sciences with specialization in micropaleontology or other specialization relevant to the duties of the position.
• Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Geoscience or other field relevant to the duties of the position .
• Master of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Geoscience or other field relevant to the duties of the position.
• Successful completion of thesis(es) in micropaleontology (e.g., palynology, foraminifera, testate amoebae, or other microfossil groups) and/or evidence of publication(s) in micropaleontology (minimum submission of manuscript(s) to one or more peer reviewed journals).

Degree equivalency

In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in a field setting.
• Experience writing manuscripts (that have been submitted) to peer-reviewed journals on the topic of micropaleontology.
• Experience using advanced light microscopy (high-powered transmitted light microscopy).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of micropaleontology.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods for processing material for isolation of microfossils (e.g., pollen and spores, dinocysts, testate amoebae, and/or foraminifera, or another microfossil group).

• Adaptability
• Judgement
• Self-motivated

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of Natural Resources Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

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

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. 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).

A test and/or interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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