Canadian Government Postdoctoral Research Program Scholarship 2021

Candidates are expected to meet the following eligibility criteria for the Government of Canada Postdoctoral Research Program Scholarship.

• Applicants must be domestic or international students
• Students admitted into PhD degree program.
• Candidates must have obtained a doctoral degree (PhD) within the last three (3) years from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural sciences with a specialization related to the duties of the position.
• Currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized post-secondary institution, however, you must have completed your degree in order to be appointed to a position.
• Reliability or Secret security clearance.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Medical examination for isolated posts.
• Valid certification and successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course ‒ “Restricted” and “Non-restricted” firearms.
• Work over long periods in the field conducting research, often under harsh environmental conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work in the laboratory and in the field under less than ideal conditions (i.e. inclement weather).
• Willingness and ability to be away from home for one or two weeks at a time on work-related travel.
• Willingness and ability to travel (within and/or outside Canada)
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice or without notice
• Reliability or Secret security clearance
• Work overtime as required.
• Adherence to laboratory safety standards
• Medical clearance (depending on the requirement of the position)