Research Associate, Aerosol and Gas Metrology - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for 2 Research Associates
in early-career for the Aerosol and Gas Metrology Team to support our Metrology Research Centre.

Each Research Associate (RA) would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
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Stream 1: A new optical instrument capable of simultaneously measuring aerosol light absorption and scattering;
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Stream 2: An optical instrument capable of characterizing concentrations of multiple gaseous species, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane, with high precision and accuracy.

Screening Criteria:

Education:

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in optical diagnostic methods for measurements of aerosols or gases;
Experience in optical instrument design, system integration, troubleshooting, testing, and performance evaluation;
Experience with safe operation of lasers, compressed gases, and handling of delicate optical components and electrostaticsensitive devices;
Practical experience working independently and within a team on joint projects and achieving recognized and quantifiable results;
Experience in spectroscopy or interferometry is considered an asset;
Experience in modelling lightaerosol interactions is considered an asset.

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status

Language Requirements:

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria:

Technical Competencies:

Stream - Aerosol metrology

Proven ability to conduct research in characterization of aerosol properties, involving novel methods development, as demonstrated by peerreviewed publications;
Advanced knowledge of optical aerosol instrumentation and components;
Practical knowledge of lightaerosol interactions;
Some knowledge with collisioninduced and radiative heat transfer in an aerosolladen gaseous matrix;
Practical knowledge of techniques in interferometry, phase sensitive detection, and noise reduction in electronic systems;
Proven ability in programming software for hardware control, data acquisition, and realtime data analysis;
Demonstrated ability to write quality scientific reports and articles; and
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in discussions and through presentations to project partners, and at scientific conferences, workshops and seminars.

Stream - Gas metrology

Practical knowledge of molecular absorption spectra and spectroscopic techniques, as demonstrated by peerreviewed publications, prior research or thesis work;
Demonstrated ability to design, fabricate, integrate and implement freespace or integrated photonicbased systems;
Practical knowledge and ability with fiber optics and fiber components;
Demonstrated ability in instrument control via software (e.g. C/C++, FPGA, Python, etc.) on embedded systems;
Knowledge of sensor calibration, testing, validation, troubleshooting and identifying points for improvement;
Demonstrated ability to write quality scientific reports and articles; and
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in discussions and through presentations to project partners, and at scientific conferences, workshops and seminars.

Behavioural Competencies:

Research

Results orientation (Level 1)

Research

Communication (Level 1)

Research

Teamwork (Level 1)

Research

Creative thinking (Level 1)

Competency Profile(s):

Relocation:

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Compensation:

The intent of this hiring action is to staff through the Research Associate (RA) Program at the
AsRO level, which is an
early-career level position with a salary range of
$74,230 to
$103,093.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes:

Application Requirements:

Resume
Transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Onsite attendance and work in a laboratory environment are required
The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

Telephone:

Closing Date:26 September :59 Eastern Time