Research Scientist - Innovative Casting
Organization Name: Department of Natural Resources
Location:
Hamilton (Ontario)
Classification:
SE - RES - 01
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Salary: $49,720 to $124,773 (SE-RES-01 to SE-RES-05; the group and level will be dependent of the breadth and depth of the candidate's education and experience.)
Closing Date:
June 3, 2011 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number: RSN11J-010729-000314
Selection Process Number: 2011-RSN-EA-0209-148231
Vacancies:
1
Web site: For further information on the department, please visit Department of Natural Resources
For additional information, please visit CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory
Who Can Apply
- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
Citizenship
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Language Proficiency
English Essential
Education
- Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized university in a field of the natural sciences (includes physical sciences) or engineering related to the duties of the position such as Metallurgy, Physics, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.
- Productivity or Recognition:
Recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
a) research, experimental development, or assignment associated with operational equipment and problems, OR
b) operational research and scientific analysis, OR
c) planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.
Experience
ESSENTIAL:
E1 - Experience in collaborative research with universities, governments or science based non-government organizations.
E2 - Experience in scientific research in metallurgy including metal casting.
ASSET:
AQ1 - Experience conducting scientific research in one or more of MTL's client-oriented areas, such as automotive manufacturing, oil and gas pipelines, nuclear energy materials, defence applications, energy efficiency and clean energy technologies, etc.
AQ2 - Experience in management of scientific workers, such as engineers, professional scientists, technologists or students.
(For AQ1 and AQ2: Experience is defined as being over the past three years)
AQ3 - Experience in the development of innovative casting processes, and/or advanced liquid metal processing techniques.
AQ4 - Experience in the development of advanced industrial metals and alloys.
(For AQ3 and AQ4: Experience is defined as being substantive, i.e. resulting in reports, theses, patents, and/or industrial implementation.)
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Work Environment
This position is located in Hamilton, Ontario. The new Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL) is a state-of the-art facility in materials research that will provide world-class R&D in partnership with universities and industry. It will anchor an innovation cluster in manufacturing.
Challenge
In consultation with other MTL scientists and stakeholders, the incumbent will conduct scientific research leading to the development of technologies that will benefit Canadians and contribute to the delivery of MTL's mission in support of the mandate of Natural Resources Canada. Research will contribute to the economic and environmental success of Canadian industry, and to the quality of life of Canadians derived from the value-added use of minerals, metals and materials.
In consultation with research scientists and technologists and in direct support of program objectives, the incumbent will develop new procedures and innovations for metal casting, to produce higher-performance products or more efficient, cost-effective processes. The incumbent will be lead scientific research utilizing Canmet's well-equipped metal casting research laboratory. He/she will supervise technicians, technologists, and scientists using the facilities, provide advice on casting procedures, instruct others in the use of equipment as required, and lead in the interpretation of results. The incumbent will also provide authoritative advice and develop close working relations with industry, other government departments, universities, standards-writing societies and regulatory authorities regarding metal casting.
Information to be provided:
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
- Your résumé.
- A cover letter
- You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment tenure
Important messages
Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Questions regarding travel and relocation.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
- Date modified:
- 2023-02-02