Postdoctoral Research Program (PRP) - Air Quality Processes Research Scientist

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Duties

The Postdoctoral Research Program (PRP) provides scientists, who have recently obtained a doctoral degree in a field of natural sciences, with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions located across Canada. In turn, the Government of Canada benefits from new and emerging talent.

Federal research scientists contribute to strategic decisions, policies, regulations and programs by providing a sound scientific knowledge base through their research. Research scientists perform their work in pursuance of departmental mandates in order to attain specified outcomes and to conceptualize, identify, formulate and set in motion new outcomes in delivering programs, meeting the future needs of the department.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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:

Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural/pure sciences, including atmospheric science, environmental science, or a field related to the duties of the position such as applied sciences.

* A doctoral degree obtained within the past 3 years is required for the position. Candidates who expect to complete their doctoral degree before the anticipated start date may still apply.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EEx1. Experience conducting original research of atmospheric or environmental science.

EEx2. Experience undertaking 1) scientific field and/or laboratory measurement projects; and/or 2) chemical transport modelling.

EEx3. Experience writing and publishing scientific peer-reviewed articles.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of chemical properties and environmental fate processes.
2. Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control and analysis of data.

Abilities:

1. Ability to plan and undertake original scientific research.
2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective scientific collaborations.

Personal Suitability:

1. Judgement
2. Initiative
3. Effective Interpersonal Relationships

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

Asset experience:

AEx1. Experience collecting and processing of environmental samples.
AEx2. Experience in sampling and analytical method development targeting organic contaminants using GC-MS and/or LC-MS.
AEx3. Experience with high resolution analysis e.g. orbitrap.
AEx4. Experience with instrumentation or analytical methods applicable to atmospheric chemistry.
AEx5. Experience with chemical source apportionment techniques.
AEx6. Experience assessing toxicity indicators.
AEx7. Experience researching chemical transformation processes in the environment.
AEx8. Experience researching persistent organic pollutants and/or chemicals of emerging concerns.
AEx9. Experience researching the atmospheric fate of toxic air pollutants.
AEx10. Experience developing, evaluating or using Eulerian atmospheric chemical transport models.
AEx11. Experience using Python, R or similar languages.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials (obtained outside of Canada) must provide proof of Canadian equivalency: https://www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice, in French or in English.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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