PhD student (Flotation Low Grade Lithium Ores)

PhD student (Flotation Low Grade Lithium Ores) - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number : RSN24J-085095-000342

Selection process number : 2024-RSN-EA-LMS-627956-1 Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals

Kingston (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario)

The student will receive $25,000 per year in three equal installments.

Closing date : 15 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Candidate with a master's degree or finishing a master's degree in the next few months in chemistry, mineral processing engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering.

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria by the date of appointment :

• Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status).
• Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum.
• Be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Important messages

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Duties

Perform flotation testing of low grade lithium ores and perform surface analysis to explain the lower performance compared to high grade lithium ore. The study will include pure minerals and industrial lithium ores. Publish the results and present at conferences.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

This is a Ph.D. student position of 37.5 hours per week, for a 3 years (possibility of 4 years) period, from September 2024 to September 2028.

The applicant will spend the first year at Queen’s University at Kingston, followed by one year at CanmetMINING in Ottawa, and then alternate locations every other year for a total period of four years.

The work is full-time in person. The lab locations are in Ottawa (555 Booth St) and Kingston (Queen’s University).

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A covering letter "Cover letter explaining why the student wants to pursue postgraduate studies, why he / she wants to tackle this project as well as explaining why his / her application should be considered. The maximum length of the cover letter must be two pages.""

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

Candidates must hold a master's degree in the following fields : chemistry, mineral processing engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering.

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

English essential

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

Knowledge :

Strong knowledge in at least one of the following disciplines : molecular chemistry, inorganic chemistry, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy.

Personal Suitability :

Interpersonal skills

Results oriented

Conditions of employment

Security Requirements.

Canadian citizen or Canadian resident.

The applicants must meet the minimum graduate studies admission requirements for Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario).

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Transcripts and a list of courses may be required.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at .

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).