Research Associate, Quantum Metrology

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women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

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

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City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Metrology Research Centre

Classification: RO

Tenure: Term

Duration: 18 months

Language Requirements: English

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.

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 a Research Associate (RA), to join our Thermometry and Radiometry Team within the Metrology Research Centre. The Metrology Research Centre is committed to fostering innovation through high‑precision measurement science and advancements in metrology. The RA would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The RA will join a team of experts performing original research and development, advancing the field of metrology in quantum network metrology and quantum sensing.

Using your understanding of physical principles and your hands‑on skills, you will work with our team to develop, research and establish capabilities in quantum sensing and metrology. You will contribute to one or more of the following projects: sensing with atomic and molecular optical systems; precision timimg and synchronization of quantum network nodes; ultra‑low temperature thermometry.

Working with other members of the team, The RA will:

• Design, participate in, and execute experiments in quantum optics, quantum networks, and atomic and molecular optical physics;
• Work in metrology labs with other research and technical team members to support research activities;
• Acquire and analyse data;
• Report and disseminate results.

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 or Masters within the last five years or you expect to receive the degree within the next six months.

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

• Hands‑on experience in a scientific lab setting and using a variety of laboratory test equipment;
• Experience working with quantum optics and/or atomic and molecular physics;
• Experience working with optical components and systems;
• Experience working with vacuum systems;
• Experience in general programming and computer interfacing and control of instruments by computer;
• Experience collecting and analysing data; and dissemination of results.

• Python;
• Metrology;
• Laser cooling and atom trapping
• Atomic clocks
• Operating and performing experiments with dilution refrigerators

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

English. Information on language requirements and self‑assessment tests.

• Solid knowledge of laboratory measurement devices;
• Extensive knowledge of physical principles;
• Advanced knowledge of quantum optics and/or atomic and molecular physics;
• Solid experience with laboratory vacuum…