Human Factors Graduate Student Intern - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable) will be requested.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to carry out research and development activities related to human machine teaming (HMT) activities at Defence Research and Development Canada. Performing literature reviews on topics relevant to human machine teaming, designing HMT experiments, drafting human research ethics protocols, organizing and conducting research with human participants, performing statistical analyses, writing scientific reports/presentations, and drafting manuscripts for publication.

Work environment

The internship is part of a larger project by Defence Research and Development Canada to design and develop planning tools for the Royal Canadian Navy. The intern will be provided with virtual work opportunities in response to COVID-19 restrictions. The intern will need to be available for work at the Atlantic Research Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia should the regional situation allow. The student will be supervised by a defence scientist.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Explain your research interests, research experience and how you meet the essential and any applicable asset qualifications outlined in this posting."

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

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of human factors principles related to the design of technology and/or automation
Knowledge of Tri-council policy on human research ethics

ABILITIES

- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- Thinking Things Through
- Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
- Working Effectively with Others

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

Employment equity may be used to address the under representation of designated groups.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in a human factors related field (psychology, kinesiology, industrial engineering, or cognitive science), AND be currently enrolled as a full time student in a Master’s or PhD program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in a human factors related field (psychology, kinesiology, industrial engineering, or cognitive science).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

The applicant must have experience conducting research with proof of lead authorship on at least one scientific publication, technical report, or thesis relevant to human factors.

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

Experience designing human factors research experiments

Experience writing human research ethics protocols

Experience conducting research with humans

Experience using data processing software (for example: SAS, R, MatLab, and/or SPSS)

Experience with statistical analyses (for example: ANOVA, regression)

Knowledge of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Work in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for the duration of the assignment.

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

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:
•Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled (proof will be required).
•Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.


• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.
• The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following: written examinations, interviews, practical exercises, role-plays, behaviour-based questions, situational exercises and reference checks.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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