Computational Research Scientist

Selection process number: 2024-RSN-EA-EETS-624335 Natural Resources Canada - CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton

SE-RES-01- SE-RES-05 (Level to be determined)

Salary: $60,333 to $155,950

Closing date: 18 July 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Duties

This position is for a computational fracture mechanics based research scientist. The incumbent will, in consultation with research scientists and technologists and in direct support of program objectives, develop and apply computational fracture mechanics and materials science techniques to meet program objectives. The incumbent will participate in projects and supervise technicians, engineers, and scientists using the CanmetMATERIALS facilities, advise on computational procedures, instruct others in applications of computational technologies, and lead in the interpretation of results. 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.

Work environment

This position is located in Hamilton, Ontario. CanmetMATERIALS is a state-of-the-art facility in materials research that provides world-class R&D in partnership with universities and industry. It supports innovation in advanced materials, manufacturing, and clean energy.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff with identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), language requirements, security requirements, conditions of employment, and locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

• Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following essential qualifications:

Education

• Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences or engineering related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification.

Abilities / Skills

Productivity or recognition is required for all positions in the Research Scientist sub-group (SE-RES).

• Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment.

Experience

• Three or more years experience in performing computational scientific research related to material behaviour, design, testing, fabrication, or processing.
• Experience using finite element software (commercial, open source, or custom) for simulations of fracture of materials, e.g., Abaqus or LS-Dyna.
• Experience in collaborative research with universities, governments, science-based non-government organizations, or industry.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of materials science, especially phenomena that determine material microstructure, property, and performance relationships.
• Knowledge of continuum mechanics as applied to the simulation of material behaviour.
• Knowledge of computational and numerical techniques, including finite element methods, as applied to modelling the mechanical behaviour of materials.
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics parameters and their application in simulation models and analysis.
• Knowledge of constitutive laws related to modelling materials behaviour.

Abilities

• Ability to develop code for material simulation, models, or analysis, using a high-level language such as Fortran, C, C++, or equivalent.
• Ability to develop models that explain materials performance from scientific observations.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific subject matter verbally and in writing.

Personal Suitability

• Works well with others.
• Works well under pressure and with changing priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Shows initiative.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance.

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.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application and ensure that this address is functional and accepts messages from unknown users. It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet other qualifications.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates. Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.