MSc Student

at  Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector
Ottawa (Ontario)
It is expected that the student will work a two-year period (six semesters), from April 2025 to March 2027
$24,000 (per year)
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada
Geological Survey of Canada
CLOSING DATE: 14 FEBRUARY 2025 - 23:59, PACIFIC TIMEWho can apply: Students currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters of Science at the University of Ottawa.
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, students must be:
1. Recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are presently enrolled (proof will be required) 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.

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 Ottawa with a specialization in Geosciences or a related discipline that requires research as part of the curriculum.
• Graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or another relevant specialization from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  Degree equivalency

In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

• Experience with fieldwork, research on ore deposit geology and geochemistry, as well as redaction of scientific reports or papers.
• Knowledge in fundamental geoscience disciplines, such as Geology, Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics, Structural Geology, Tectonics or Quaternary geology, 3D modelling

IF YOU POSSESS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, YOUR APPLICATION MUST ALSO CLEARLY EXPLAIN HOW YOU MEET IT (OTHER QUALIFICATIONS)

• Experience with critical mineral research and/or policy making.

ABILITIES

• A1: Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• A2: Reliability

The student will be co-supervised by Dr Alexandre Voinot from the GSC and Prof. Brian O’Driscoll from University of Ottawa, and will be working on samples from both conventional (hard rock) and unconventional (i.e. brines, clays) lithium (Li) deposit samples from various locations across Canada, to better characterize and understand the mechanisms of deposition and remobilization of Li in both the deep and surficial environments. In order to answer these research question, innovative field and laboratory techniques (laser ablation, isotopes, eDNA) will be used. The candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate on groundbreaking analytical method development, and participate to a fieldwork campaign during the summer of 2025.This project is part of a Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data (CMGD) initiative research proposal.