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PhD Student in Earth Sciences, specializing in Tsunami Modelling

Reference Number
RSN20J-013780-000201

Selection Process Number
2020-RSN-EA-RAPBUR-LMS-199357-1

Organization
Natural Resources Canada

Year
2020-2021

Days Open
6

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Vancouver

Type
External

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PhD Student in Earth Sciences, specializing in Tsunami Modelling - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: RSN20J-013780-000201
Selection process number: 2020-RSN-EA-RAPBUR-LMS-199357-1
Natural Resources Canada - Geological Survey of Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector
Vancouver (British Columbia)
As soon as possible - September 30, 2021; it is expected that the student will work 15-20 hours per week.
$25.94 to $33.58 per hour (salary will be determined by the student’s academic level)

For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

Closing date: 1 October 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing or employed in Victoria, BC and within a 75 kilometer radius of Victoria, BC, within Canadian territory, extending to, amongst others, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, BC.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

The selected student will work directly with researchers from the University of Victoria, the Geological Survey of Canada, Pacific Division and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Sidney, British Columbia.

Duties

The Public Safety Geoscience Program within the Geological Survey of Canada (Natural Resources Canada) carries our research work to keep Canadians safe from geohazard events such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. The selected student will carry out the following duties:
• Analyze imagery of coastal subaerial and submarine failure scars and deposits in Georgia Strait, BC;
• Assess and quantify potential failure volumes and modes of failure;
• Complete tsunami modelling of selected tsunamigenic failures to assess run-up and inundation of surrounding coastal areas;
• Make presentations at scientific conferences, workshops, and meetings;
• Write scientific reports;
• Publish research results as papers in peer-reviewed professional journals.

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 tsunami modelling at the University of Victoria.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "Candidates should write a 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 as a full-time student at the University of Victoria in a Doctor of Philosophy program in Earth Sciences with specialization in tsunami modelling, or other specialization relevant to the duties of the position.
• Successful completion of thesis(es) in tsunami modelling and/or evidence of publication(s) in tsunami modelling (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 modelling of tectonic and/or landslide-generated tsunamis.
• Experience in interpretation and analysis of case study events.
• Experience of writing MATLAB codes to generate figures, tables and animations.
• Experience in writing scientific reports and articles.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of coastal hazard assessment.
• Knowledge of landslide modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of previous tsunami modelling studies in Canada and elsewhere.
• Knowledge of software used in tsunami modelling (including FUNWAVE-TVD, NHWAVE).

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective time-management skills

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

Experience developing Mild Slope Equations for tsunami modelling.

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.

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