PhD Multiscale Mineral Prospectivity models of Critical Minerals - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

We are actively seeking a driven Ph.D. candidate specializing in the areas of geology or geophysics to spearhead research on the modeling of geological prospectivity for critical minerals. This role entails the development of innovative methodologies for prospectivity modeling and their practical application within the domain of mineral exploration. The selected candidate will be expected to partake in group meetings, actively collaborate with the research team, and publish discoveries in esteemed, peer-reviewed journals.

Work environment

Working with a dynamic, innovative geoscience team with extensive research and development expertise in geology, geophysics, and computer science at Natural Resources Canada - Geological Survey of Canada, supporting our clean energy transition the Critical Mineral and Geoscience Data Program. For background on Canadas Critical Mineral Strategy please see The Canadian Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence site: (https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/critical-minerals-in-canada.html)

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. Canada’s governments depend on geoscience to inform policy, manage the country's landmass and develop its natural resources responsibly. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is the national organization for geoscientific information and research. Since 1842 the Geological Survey of Canada has produced cutting-edge, authoritative geoscience to support mineral exploration, climate change research, marine and coastal resilience, and natural hazards mapping. Our work supports decision-making in the mining and energy sectors, as well as national sovereignty, hazards risk management and more. The GSC is proud to create a workplace that supports an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce at the ready to tackle current and future science challenges. The GSC provides a stimulating work environment with a passionate team and promotes work- life balance.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Ph.D. degree to be jointly supervised by Dr. Mohammad Parsasadr at Geological Survey of Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A covering letter (300 words maximum) outlining your interest in the position, and relevant education/experience."

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please indicate which one.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Essential Education:
• Currently enrolled, or willing to enroll, at any Canadian University in a Ph.D. program with specialization relevant to the duties of the position.
• Graduation with a Master of Science in Earth Science, Geophysics, Computer science, Mathematics, Physics, or related disciplines from a recognized post-secondary institution. (see degree equivalency for more information.)

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities. The successful candidates are expected to have experience in:
• Experience working with computer programming languages.
• Working independently and in a team.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Essential Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of geological prospectivity mapping and remote predictive mapping.
• Basic knowledge of Python programming language.
• Basic knowledge of ore deposit formation and critical minerals.

Essential Abilities and Skills:
• Effective written communication skills in English.
• Effective oral communication skills in English.

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

Organizational Needs:
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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or women could be considered in priority.

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.
• Willing to travel for conducting field work, attending workshops, or conferences.
• The duration of the project will take place over three years between 2024 and 2027.

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

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. 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 administered.
Reference may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials 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/.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Preference

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