Postdoctoral Research Program – Government Of Canada

Scholarship Description:

Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada & Public Health Agency of Canada is looking for recent graduates in a field of natural sciences to join the Postdoctoral Research Program.

The Postdoctoral Research Program provides scientists, who have recently obtained a doctoral degree in a field of natural sciences, with the opportunity to work with research groups or leaders in Canadian government laboratories and research institutions located across Canada. In turn, the Government of Canada benefits from new and emerging talent.

Federal research scientists contribute to strategic decisions, policies, regulations and programs by providing a sound scientific knowledge base through their research. Research scientists perform their work in pursuance of departmental mandates in order to attain specified outcomes and to conceptualize, identify, formulate and set in motion new outcomes in delivering programs, meeting the future needs of the department.

Successful candidates will be hired as term Scientific Research (SE-RES) employees. To view the salary scale, please refer to the SE sub-group – Scientific Research SE-RES.

Degree Level:

Postdoctoral Research Program – Government of Canada is available to undertake Postgraduate, Post Doctorate level programs at Canada Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Natural Sciences

Eligible Nationalities:

International candidates can apply.

Scholarship Benefits:

Fully funded scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible candidates are included in an inventory that is accessible to hiring managers from participating federal organizations.

When there are vacancies to be filled, hiring managers use the inventory to identify candidates with the required specializations and experience. Hiring managers then contact and assess successful candidates.

Application Procedure:

Apply here