Phd Student

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Natural Resources Canada Full time

Natural Resources Canada - Canadian Forest Service - Canadian Wood Fibre Centre
Edmonton (Alberta), Rouyn-Noranda (Québec)
PhD: $28,000/year divided into 3 equal installments each year. It is expected that the student will work approximately 10 to 15 hours per week for approximately a two-year period (4 semesters).
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

**Closing date: 27 September 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Students enrolled or eligible to enroll in a PhD in Engineering with specialization in Renewable materials at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Proof will be required before the start date.

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
To be considered for RAP opportunities, students must be:
1. Recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which they are presently enrolled OR be a part-time student who is recognized by their academic institution as a having a disability;
2. The minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located; and
3. Enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of their curriculum.

**Important messages**:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

**Duties**:
1. Contribute to conceive, develop, plan, and implement research aiming at the integration of forest biomass to the bioeconomy.
2. Contribute to conceive, develop, plan, and implement research aiming at the integration of innovative wood characterization approach in the development of advanced material through thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis and gasification.
3. Provide scientific advice in the modelling of wood quality for the development of high-value products to increase efficiency of the Canadian forest bioeconomy.
4. Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific publications.
5. Support research staff to strategize, design, and plan a program of research that is well positioned within the programs of the department (i.e. NRCan).

**Work environment**:
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Position is flexible for a balanced work, study and private life.

**Intent of the process**:
The intention of this selection process is to fill one student position.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

A covering letter "of 500 words maximum, highlighting qualifications (see requirements below), contact information for 1 reference and 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."

Essential Education:
Graduation with a MSc in Engineering, specializing in forestry, wood science, or related fields.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:
01 - Experience with destructive and nondestructive analytical tools in wood quality, including, but not limited to chemical and mechanical testing
02 - Experience in wood science or forestry.
03 - Experience with destructive and nondestructive analytical tools in wood quality, including, but not limited to chemical and mechanical testing.
04 - Proven experience in scientific writing (both French and English).
05 - Proven experience in technology transfer, including, but not limited to thesis, conference papers, conference posters.

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English or French

Information on language requirements

**Conditions of employment**:
01 - Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
02 - Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork may be required.
03 - 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.

**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 b

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