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The successful candidate will play an important role within a team that is engaged in conducting an extensive systematic literature/scoping review and whole building LCA (wbLCA) modeling on the new project Embodied carbon impacts of residential building structural systems. The efforts of this team directly contribute to the wbLCA research on residential building developments in Canada as part of the activities under the Centre of Excellence for Construction Life Cycle Assessment. Length of Term The program runs throughout the year and is divided along the academic schedule into fall, winter and spring/summer terms. Each term lasts for a period of 16 weeks (four months). The Fall 2024 term will commence in September 2024 and end in December 2024. Duties The role of the student would be to review and analyze the relevant literature using established methods for systematic reviews, conducting whole building LCA modeling, and contributing to publications. Your primary duties will include: Using the PRISMA approach to find, refine, and organize the relevant literature for building structural systems Critically reviewing and assessing the literature Conducting wbLCA modeling on different conventional structural systems as well as modern methods of construction Organizing the results and key findings of the research Assisting in developing and writing up publications: conference and journal papers, and internal reports. Education Preferred Education level: The program is seeking a Graduate (Master / PhD) student with a background in the following studies: Civil, Environmental, Geological Engineering Civil Engineering Construction and Infrastructure Development Environmental Engineering Skills / Knowledge Required: Construction Materials Structural and Geotechnical Engineering (Systematic) Literature/Scoping Review Asset: CAD (Computer Aided Design) and BIM (Building Information Modelling) Advanced Construction Practices e.g., Offsite Modular Construction Statistical Analysis Who can apply? You are eligible if: You have completed a bachelor degree, possess a minimum B academic average or equivalent (preference may be given to candidates with a B+ academic average). You are studying at a recognized educational institution and are returning to full-time studies in the next semester You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. Additionally, foreign national students who meet the eligibility requirements, are studying in recognized and eligible Canadian educational institution and possess a valid Off-Campus Work Permit may also apply. Condition of Employment Reliability Status Work setting:This is ahybrid positionthat requires onsite presence for three days per week. The physical work location will be at the NRC Montreal Road campus in Ottawa, Ontario. Application Requirements In order to be considered for the position please include the following in your application: Resume Most recent University transcript: Please ensure that your full name is clearly indicated on your transcript. Salary Range Rates of pay are outlined on our publicly accessible website: Rates of pay students National Research Council Canada. Salaries are determined based on the number of academic semesters completed or, for Co-op students, the number of work terms a student has completed. #J-18808-Ljbffr