PhD Student – Oceanography with a Marine Geology specialization - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The proposed research project aims to use physical, geochemical and palaeoceanographic proxies of surface and subsurface sediments retrieved in coastal Nunatsiavut to reconstruct past sea levels and bottom water conditions. The data will be used to (1) characterize the modern phenology of primary production in the water column using sediment trap data, (2) reconstruct the sea level history around Nain using sediment cores, and (3) reconstruct the benthic temperatures along Nain using analyses on benthic foraminifera. The hired student as part of this PhD project will have the opportunity to participate on scientific cruises and/or fieldwork and will attend national and international scientific meetings. The student will conduct laboratory duties related to the project (e.g., grain size, sedimentological, geochemical, palynological) and write their PhD thesis as three scientific papers.

Work environment

The PhD project will be supervised by Prof. Audrey Limoges (University of New Brunswick) and Dr. Alexandre Normandeau (NRCan). The student recruited as part of this PhD project will complete their cursus at the University of New Brunswick with numerous visits at the Geological Survey of Canada in Dartmouth. The Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic; GSCA) located in Dartmouth (Nova Scotia, Canada), is a Canadian research leader in marine geology and has numerous laboratories as well as state-of-the-art analytical infrastructures. The University of New Brunswick, located in Fredericton, is a major Canadian research group in paleoceanography.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a PhD in Earth Sciences degree at the University of New Brunswick.

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 New Brunswick in a PhD of Earth Sciences program.

• The candidate should hold an undergraduate degree in Earth Sciences, Paleoecology, Geology, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, or any related discipline at the time of appointment.
Note: The candidate should also satisfy the basic admission requirements of UNB for the MSc Program in Earth Sciences.

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.

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

English essential
Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English (essential).

Information on language requirements

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

• Knowledge in sedimentology and ecology.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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.