Research Affiliate - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Duties

1. Conduct Literature Review: Perform a comprehensive review of existing literature related to time series clustering, stochastic modeling, and occupant behavior simulation.
2. Preprocess and Analyze Data: Extract and preprocess Time of Use data, perform clustering, and analyze the results.
3. Develop Models: Create transition matrices and Markov models for generating stochastic schedules.
4. Validate and Refine Models: Validate models using actual Time of Use data and refine based on findings.
5. Integrate Models: Assist in integrating the developed models with NRCan’s platforms.
6. Report and Publication: Prepare and submit various reports and research papers based on the project's findings and methodologies.

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.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

Contact information for 3 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)

Education:
Must be in their first year of a PhD program, or about to start a PhD, in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering disciplines with an energy background in Civil or Building Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines).

Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in energy or building energy-related projects and familiarity with the field.

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

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Experience:
Experience in software development.
Experience in data science and data handling.

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Proficiency in Python programming language.
Familiarity with EnergyPlus or other building energy modeling simulation tools.
Solid foundation in statistical analysis and stochastic processes.

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

Asset Abilities:
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
Self motivated with a proactive approach to research and problem solving.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to apply and to self-identify.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes.

This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, 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). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

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

Contact information

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