Computational Research Scientist

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Duties

This position is for a computational mechanics based research scientist position. The incumbent will, in consultation with research scientists and technologists and in direct support of program objectives, develop and apply computational mechanics and materials science techniques, as required to meet program objectives. The incumbent will participate in projects and supervise technicians, engineers, and scientists using the CanmetMATERIALS facilities, advise on computational procedures, instruct others in applications of computational technologies as required, and lead in the interpretation of results. Research will contribute to the economic and environmental success of Canadian industry, and to the quality of life of Canadians derived from the value-added use of minerals, metals and materials.

Work environment

This position is located in Hamilton, Ontario. CanmetMATERIALS is a state-of-the-art facility in materials research that provides world-class R&D in partnership with universities and industry. It supports innovation in advanced materials, manufacturing and clean energy.

Intent of the process

The position for which we are recruiting is a full-time indeterminate position, after that position is filled a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff with identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 postsecondary institution in a field of natural science or engineering related to the duties of the position, such as Materials Science or Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics, coupled with acceptable research, training and experience.

Productivity/Recognition:
Productivity in scientific research as demonstrated by achievements in the form of authorship of: published papers, reports or books, resulting from output of scientific research related to the duties of the position.

NOTE: Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
• Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational
equipment and problems,
• Operational research and scientific analysis related to the duties of the
position or,
• Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in
research and development.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience in performing computational scientific research as related to material behaviour, design,
testing, fabrication or processing.
• Experience using finite element software (commercial, open source or custom) for simulations of the
mechanical behaviour of materials, for example Abaqus or LS-Dyna
• Experience in collaborative research with universities, governments, science-based non-government
organizations or industry.

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

Experience - Asset
• Three or more years experience conducting scientific research on materials used in the transportation,
oil and gas, energy production, energy efficiency or clean energy technologies industries;
• Experience using other (non-finite element) numerical methods for simulations of property-structure-
process relationships of materials.
• Experience in preparing proposals, developing and leading research projects

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of materials science, especially phenomena that determine
material microstructure, property and performance relationships;
• Knowledge of continuum mechanics as applied to the simulation of material behaviour
• Knowledge of computational and numerical techniques, including finite element methods, as applied
to modelling the mechanical behaviour of materials;
• Knowledge of constitutive laws as related to modelling materials behaviour.

Abilities
• Ability to develop computational codes using a high level language such as Fortran, C, C++ or equivalent;
• Ability to develop models that explain materials performance from scientific observations;
• Ability to communicate complex scientific subject matter verbally;
• Ability to communicate complex scientific subject matter in writing;

Personal Suitability
• Organized.
• Works well with others.
• Works well under pressure and with changing priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgement and problem solving skills.
• Shows initiative.

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

Knowledge - Asset
• Knowledge of metal failure or plasticity related theories.
• Knowledge of programming strategies and scripting languages for use in computational materials science
• Knowledge of models applicable to functional material properties
• Knowledge of experimental methods as they pertain to mechanical behaviour of materials

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Travel within and outside Canada may be required.

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. 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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.