MSc Student – Chemical Engineering/Chemistry - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

B.A.Sc/B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or chemistry.

Meets the requirements for enrolment in the M.A.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or chemistry at McGill University, University of Toronto, University of Ottawa and Carleton University.

Candidates must be available for work, April 2022

Duties

Responsibility and challenges of the position:
CanmetMINING, Natural Resources Canada has received funding for a research project to support the development of Critical Metals.

The basics of fine particle flotation research has always been directed at smaller bubbles (to get good bond angles) and calmer slurries (to allow smaller bubbles to rise with particles still attached). In the lab, this has been accomplished, but practical use in operations is elusive. The question is: Why can’t we make fine particles behave like coarse ones? In order to do that, a solution in chemistry has potential.

That solution involves selective flocculation. By making fine particles flocculate or chemically attach to larger, more floatable particles, they can be recovered much more easily. This scope of this research project is how such a polymer xanthate can be formulated and stabilized for use in flotation.

The student will be the primary contributor to the research work outputs, which may include technical reports, scientific journal articles and conference presentations. The position also includes planning, identifying resource needs for the development and completion of the research activities. Note that any Intellectual Property created from carrying out this research will rest with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Natural Resources.

Work environment

Work Environment:
Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetMINING is located in National Capital Region, Ottawa, Ontario. With about 100 scientists, engineers and technicians on staff and research facilities and offices in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, CanmetMINING is one of the largest mining technology development centres in the country. CanmetMINING helps the Canadian mining sector through exploratory research, specialized services, and technology transfer.

Students working at CanmetMINING will join a multidisciplinary research group engaged in leading edge research in water management in mining and mineral processing and can take advantage of the opportunities to gain valuable industry relevant experience.

Intent of the process

Student will be hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) with the purpose to accomplish research and complete a thesis or dissertation.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A cover letter stating your research interests, research experience, and how you meet the requirements outlined in this posting. Not to exceed 1000 words."

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)

Candidates must possess by the start date (April 2022) a BSc (for MSc candidates) in chemical engineering or chemistry and at least 1 course in polymer chemistry.

Currently enrolled in or be willing to enrol in the MSc in chemical engineering or chemistry. For applicants not currently enrolled, acceptance into the programs is subject to approval of the Department as well as the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Candidates must be willing to do laboratory work at CanmetMINING in Ottawa

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or chemistry

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

A telephone interview may be required.
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.
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.
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, 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). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
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.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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