Research Associate, Quantum Metrology

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* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Organizational Unit: Metrology Research Centre

Classification: RO

Duration: 2 years

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

A doctoral degree in electrical engineering, optics, physics, engineering physics or a closely related field.
A Master’s degree in engineering physics, engineering (electrical, mechanical, other), or in physics, along with relevant experience may also be considered.

As part of the RA Program you must have received your PhD within the last five years or you expect to receive the degree within the next six months.

• Hands‑on experience in a scientific lab setting and using a variety of laboratory test equipment;
• Experience working with quantum optics, nonlinear optics and/or atomic and molecular physics;
• Experience working with optical components and systems;
• Experience collecting and analysing data; and dissemination of results.

Experience in the following are assets:

• Python or other programming experience;
• Metrology;
• Infrared spectroscopy
• Optical spectroscopy

• Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Solid knowledge of laboratory measurement devices;
• Extensive knowledge of physical principles;
• Solid knowledge of programming languages for experimental control, data acquisition and data analysis;
• Ability to identify problems related to experimental techniques or approaches and/or to propose or develop solutions;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct experimental research in relevant areas; and
• Ability to write high quality research articles, technical reports, and to communicate research findings to partners and clients.
• Research
  - Creative thinking (Level
  3)
• Research
  - Results orientation (Level
  2)
• Research
  - Teamwork (Level
  2)
• Research
  - Networking (Level
  2)
• Research
  - Communication (Level
  2)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile:
Research ;

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

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the
RCO-2/AsRO level, which is an early-career level position with a salary range of $83,985 to $116,641
.

NOTE: Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As a guide, the current annual PhD recruiting rate is $83,985.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

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