Student research assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Under the supervision of a research scientist, the selected student will be responsible for designing and conducting a review of the published scientific literature on methods for estimating agricultural crop yields from remotely-sensed data. The student will also contribute to the preparation of a report or manuscript based on results of the literature review.

Work environment

The Landscape Science and Technology Division (LSTD) of Environment and Climate Change Canada is located at the National Wildlife Research Centre on the campus of Carleton University in Ottawa, which allows for close collaboration between government researchers and the students and faculty of Carleton University. LSTD brings together researchers in the complementary fields of remote sensing, geomatics, and landscape ecology, who together conduct research that addresses environmental issues at large spatial extents. This position will provide the opportunity to collaborate with researchers in government and academia.

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)

The student must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master's, or Ph.D. program at a recognized post-secondary institution at which they have full-time student status in a program with a geomatics or remote sensing component. The student must have completed at least one university course in remote sensing, at either the undergraduate or graduate level, or a college course in remote sensing.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience conducting reviews of the scientific literature, including development of literature search terms and use of databases (e.g. Web of Science) to find potentially relevant literature.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of remote sensing
- Knowledge of methods to estimate vegetation characteristics (e.g. leaf area index, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) from remotely-sensed imagery

Abilities:
- Ability to work independently
- Initiative

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

Operational Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to work remotely

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

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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