MSc Student - Oceanography with a Marine Geology specialization - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The proposed research project aims to use physical, mineralogical, and geochemical properties of surface and subsurface sediments retrieved in Jones Sound, Lancaster Sound and northern Baffin Bay. The data will be used to (1) characterize the spatial distribution of the surface sediments in Jones Sound, (2) define the transport processes of detrital sediments in Jones Sound, and (3) document the evolution of depositional conditions in Jones Sound during the last millennium. The hired student as part of this MSc project may have the opportunity to participate on scientific cruises and will attend national and/or international scientific meetings. The student will realize laboratories duties related to the project (e.g., grain size, sedimentological, geochemical, mineralogical analyses) and write their MSc thesis as a scientific paper.

Work environment

The MSc project will be supervised by Research Scientist Pierre-Arnaud Desiage at GSCA and Professor Jean-Carlos Montero-Serrano at ISMER-UQAR. The student recruited as part of this master's project will complete their cursus at the University of Quebec at Rimouski (UQAR) followed by visits at the Geological Survey of Canada in Dartmouth. The Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic; GSCA) located in Dartmouth (Nova Scotia, Canada), is a research leader in marine geology and has numerous laboratories as well as state-of-the-art analytical infrastructures. ISMER-UQAR, located in Rimouski (Québec, Canada), is a multidisciplinary oceanographic research center and a major player in marine sciences.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Master of Oceanography degree at the University of Quebec at Rimouski

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "explaining your motivation to apply;"

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)

• Currently enrolled or willing to enroll at the University of Quebec at Rimouski in a Master of Oceanography program with a specialization in Marine Geology.

• The candidate should hold an undergraduate degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, Geochemistry, Geological engineering, or any related discipline.
Note: The candidate should also satisfy the basic admission requirements of ISMER-UQAR for the MSc Program in Oceanography.

Degree equivalency

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

In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

• Experience in sedimentology and mineralogy.

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

Various language requirements
Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral French (essential) and English.

Information on language requirements

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

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

For fieldwork, the student must be able to pass a Health Canada medical, and possess or obtain safety courses as needed, including first aid/CPR.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - 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.

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

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 further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Transcripts and a list of courses may be required.

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/.

Preference

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