PhD on the metallogeny of gold deposits of the Urban-Barry belt, Abitibi * - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The Abitibi greenstone belt is one of the richest regions on the planet in terms of gold content. Gold occurs in different contexts that varies in time and space and can be hosted in various types and styles of deposits (e.g., orogenic quartz-carbonate veins, intrusion-associated stock work or disseminated, volcanogenic massive sulphides, etc.). Most of these known deposits occur within the southernmost Abitibi greenstone belt. However, the central and northern sections of the Abitibi, despite being less well explored, are also highly prospective for a variety of gold deposit types, including the Urban-Barry belt and the Windfall area (e.g., quartz-carbonate-albite (±tourmaline) veins, disseminated sulphide zones, stratiform lenses of massive sulphides). The volcanic rock assemblages in the Urban-Barry belt range from ~2791 Ma to 2707 Ma and are reworked within numerous deformation corridors, defining complex structural domains. Elucidating the timing, genesis, and factors that control the mineralization of specific deposits within the Urban-Berry belt will provide crucial answers that will improve the metallogenic models of this emerging area and the rest of the Abitibi.

The aim of this study will be to use a multidisciplinary approach, including detailed field mapping, core logging, structural analysis, lithogeochemistry, and isotopic analysis for defining the nature of the host rocks, characterize the geological and structural controls (and their relative importance) on the auriferous mineralization, and document the mineralogy, the geochemical signature, and distribution of mineralized zones and their associated hydrothermal alteration. Research funding including a study grant will be provided through the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) Targeted Geoscience Initiative (TGI) program. The selected student will be based in Québec City and fieldwork will take place in Abitibi. Laboratory facilities at the INRS and the GSC in Ottawa, Ontario will be at the disposal of the student(s) for most of the analytical work.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a PhD -
** PhD on the metallogeny of gold deposits of the Urban-Barry belt, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Transcripts (M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees)."

Contact information for 2 references.

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

English or French

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►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/KNOWLEDGES:
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
►Knowledge of fundamental geosciences disciplines with advanced knowledge in structural geology and metallogeny.
►Knowledge and pertinent study/fieldwork experience on auriferous systems such as orogenic, volcanogenic, and/or magmatic-hydrothermal gold systems.

ABILITIES:
►Ability to work in a research laboratory and field environment in remote location.
►Ability to communicate effectively within a team and industry partners.
►Ability to work independently and in a group.
►Ability to present his/her findings effectively to the public.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
►Motivation
►Autonomy
►Integrity and professionalism

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 enrolled at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) (Québec, Québec) for this PhD degree, where his director is located.
►The student must be ready to do regular laboratory work and fieldwork in remote areas 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.