Student - PhD on the rare metal deposit of the St-Honoré complex, Quebec ** - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

We are looking for a passionate candidate to carry out a PhD project on carbonatite geology and niobium and rare earth element mineralization. The project will focus on the Saint-Honoré alkaline complex in Quebec. Carbonatite is exploited for niobium giving exceptional access to the mineralizing events.

The project will focus on the petrography and geochemistry of carbonatites and associated syenites. In particular, the selected student will study the reactions between syenites and carbonatites, which are probably key elements in the concentration of niobium. He will also have to study the chemistry of pyrochlore, carbonate, apatite and magnetite grains to model the evolution of the magma(s). The student will acquire sought-after expertise on critical and strategic minerals associated with alkaline rocks.

The project will be supervised by L. Paul Bédard from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Chicoutimi, Canada), Anne-Aurélie Sappin from the Geological Survey of Canada (Quebec City, Canada), and Michel Grégoire from Géoscience Environnement Toulouse (Toulouse, France). This research team brings a combination of exceptional expertise: field geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, metallogeny, and mantle petrology. In addition, the student will join the Centre d’Études sur les Ressources minérales de l’ Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, which comprises a major research team (professors and students) on critical minerals and metals. The student will have access to cutting-edge analytical equipment such as laser and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer systems (LA-ICP-MS), one of which consists of a femtosecond laser and a time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOFMS).

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a PhD -
**PhD PROJECT ON THE PETROLOGICAL, MINERALOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE ST-HONORÉ ALCALIN COMPLEX (QC) AND ITS MINERALIZATION IN NIOBIUM AND RARE EARTH ELEMENTS.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 2 references.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

►The candidate must currently have a master’s degree in Geology or Earth sciences from a recognized Canadian or foreign university.
►The candidate must demonstrate his/her motivation on pursuing graduate studies.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
►Experience with petrographic, mineralogical, and geochemical works.
►Experience working efficiently in a team.

ABILITIES:
►Ability to communicate effectively orally.
►Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
► Motivation
► Autonomy

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

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 - 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.

►The student will need to be registered at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Chicoutimi, QC) for this PhD degree, where his director is located.
► The student must be ready to do regular laboratory work as requested by the project supervisors.

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 written examination may be administered.
An interview may be conducted.
Reference may be sought.

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.