Phd (Bursary) - Development of a 3D Teleseismic - Ottawa, Canada - Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

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Description

Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector - Geological Survey of Canada
Ottawa (Ontario)
This Ph.
D. will start between May and September 2024 and end in March 2027.
Scholarship of $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 9 semesters.
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

Geological Survey of Canada
Closing date: 15 November :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Students enrolled or able to enroll in a Ph.
D.

program at a Canadian University (proof will be required before the start date) with specialization in geophysics, preferably in seismology, and tectonics or other relevant specialization.

To be considered for RAP opportunities, students must be:

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;
The minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located; AND
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:

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 Doctor of Philosophy degree to be jointly supervised by Dr.

Hossein Jodeiri Akbari Fam (GSC) and a Canadian University professor.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A covering letter of approximately 500 words outlining your interest in the position, and relevant education/experience."

Essential Education:

Currently enrolled, or willing to enroll, at a Canadian University in a Ph.

D. program with specialization relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:

Signal processing,
Computer programming,
Describing geological deformation, and
Working individually and in teams.

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

Information on language requirements

Essential Knowledge:

A strong foundation in mathematics, particularly in geometry, optimization theory, numerical methods, and partial differential equations.
Familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, Fortran, or C.

Abilities:

Good written and oral communication skills in English.

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

Asset Knowledge:

Knowledge in various tomography approaches and seismic imaging algorithms.
Knowledge in 3D raytracing techniques and seismic waveform modelling.

Organizational Needs:

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.