MSc Student in Geology, specializing in Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

This project involves the use of satellite based InSAR analysis to measure ground surface displacements on northern Canadian locales. The study will begin by focussing on identifying areas of subtle subsidence in permafrost environments possibly due to thaw or ground ice melt, highlighting areas of terrain instability. Future years may include the possibility for fieldwork in the Northwest Territories. The aim of this study is to perform a detailed evaluation of the surface behaviour of a well documented site, and relate it to another geomorphically similar site where there are landforms that resemble those of ice-rich Tuktoyaktuk Coastal Plain, but there is a lack of geological and geophysical in-situ knowledge.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree at the University of Victoria.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "outlining your interest in the position, and relevant education/experience."

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 at the University of Victoria in a Master of Science program with specialization relevant to the duties of the position.
• Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Geology, Environmental Science, Geography or other relevant specialization .

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 manipulating, analyzing, processing and interpreting satellite imagery, for time series analysis of earth surface displacements.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the earth sciences.

• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Self-motivation

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

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

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We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

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).

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.