Msc

Natural Resources Canada - Lands & Minerals Sector - Geological Survey of Canada - GSC-Central Calgary (Alberta) This MSc Bursary will start September 1, 2025 and end on March 31, 2027. Scholarship of $25,000/year divided into 3 equal installments each year. It is expected that the student will work approximately 10 to 15 hours per week for a two-year period (six semesters). For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada **Closing date: 12 August 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time** **Who can apply**: 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 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. **Duties**: **Work environment**: 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 Master of Science degree to be jointly supervised by Dr. Mohammad Parsasadr (GSC, Ottawa, ON) and Dr. Benjamin Tutolo (UCalgary, Calgary, AB). **Positions to be filled**: 1 **Information you must provide**: Your résumé. A covering letter "A cover letter "of approximately 500 words, outlining your interest and specifically detailing how you meet the essential education and experience qualifications listed below (please include how, when, and where this education and experience was obtained)."" Essential Education: - Students who are currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a MSc program at The University of Calgary, with specialization specialization relevant to the duties of the position. Proof will be required before the start date. - Graduation with a Bachelor of Science from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Earth Science or Biological Science. Proof will be required before the start date. Degree equivalency Essential Experience: - Experience working independently and in a team. - Experience in managing geoscientific data. - Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and validating Geoscientific Data from multiple sources. - Experience in compiling Geospatial information and/or Geoscientific datasets. **The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**: English essential Information on language requirements Essential Knowledge in: - Knowledge of biological conditions that exert control on the preservation of natural hydrogen, mapping and creating digital maps, programming and machine learning. - Knowledge of Natural Hydrogen Systems. Essential Abilities and Skills: - Effective written and oral communication skills in English. - Commitment to upholding values and ethics. **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,