Critical Minerals - Hamilton, Canada - Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

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Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Natural Resources Canada - Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector, CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton
Hamilton (Ontario)
4 months from November 2023 to March 2024. It is expected that the student will work 37.5 hours per week for the 4 months.
$16.99 to $34.59 per hour (Salary will be determined by the student's academic level.)
For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit:

Closing date: 24 November :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution.
You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum.
You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work.

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:

NRCan seeks an undergraduate or graduate student hire in the space of extractive metallurgy (materials science).

The project focuses on basic understanding of the materials science of permanent magnets and the role of rare earth elements in them with the aim of recycling the rare earth elements from magnet swarfs.

The successful applicant will be responsible for literature survey, data preparation, and working with researchers to better understand the structure of permanent magnets and extraction of critical minerals from their waste.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

Education:

Students enrolled or able to enroll in a program at University of McMaster (proof will be required before the start date) with specialization in Materials Science and Engineering.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Have demonstrated through experience in materials science research especially extractive metallurgy.
Demonstrated experience in metallography techniques.

In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

Experience:

Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, EBSD, XRD and TEM.
Experience in organizing research data, reporting and publication.

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

Information on language requirements

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, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant 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

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.

Preference:

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

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