Critical Minerals - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

NRCan seeks an undergraduate or graduate student hire in the space of extractive metallurgy (materials science). The project focuses on basic understanding of the materials science of permanent magnets and the role of rare earth elements in them with the aim of recycling the rare earth elements from magnet swarfs. The successful applicant will be responsible for literature survey, data preparation, and working with researchers to better understand the structure of permanent magnets and extraction of critical minerals from their waste.

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:
- Students enrolled or able to enroll in a program at University of McMaster (proof will be required before the start date) with specialization in Materials Science and Engineering.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Have demonstrated through experience in materials science research especially extractive metallurgy.
- Demonstrated experience in metallography techniques.

In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

Experience:
- Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, EBSD, XRD and TEM.
- Experience in organizing research data, reporting and publication.

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 - NOTE: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant 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

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

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