Research Officer, Building Acoustics

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

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Organizational Unit: Construction

Classification: RO

Duration: 3 years

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

We are looking for a Research Officer, Building Acoustics to support our Construction Research Centre. The Research Officer, Building Acoustics would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The primary responsibility of the Research Officer (RO) is to support the goals of NRC and the Research Centre through research of and the development and application of advanced technologies. The RO works in a team environment with researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities. Activities include designing and making measurements for research projects, project management, and providing service to NRC clients.

The RO provides input into the overall direction and research priorities for the program area within the context of the Research Centre business plan.

As part of a multidisciplinary team developing and deploying technical solutions for construction sector clients, the incumbent will support and conduct research activities dealing with the control of sound transmission in multi-unit buildings. Research activities focus on characterizing the acoustic performance of multi-unit construction, relating this performance to key construction details, modifying the design details to achieve enhanced performance for airborne and impact sound insulation.

Transferring research findings to industry and stakeholders is also an important responsibility of this position

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:

PhD in a relevant field of Engineering such as Acoustic, Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical.

A Master’s degree in a relevant field of Engineering combined with relevant experience may be considered.

• Experience in designing and conducting research activities dealing with the evaluation and control of sound transmission in buildings.
• Experience in experimental design and analysis including data collection and analysis, overseeing data production, and ensuring data quality.
• Experience using measurement systems and analysis techniques to characterize sound fields and sound transmission.
• Experience in identification of research requirements, proposal writing, project management, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.
• Experience working with standards, specifications, or building codes dealing with acoustical performance of buildings would be an asset.

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:

• Knowledge of physical acoustics, including sound transmission in buildings.
• Knowledge of measurement instrumentation and methods to characterize direct and flanking transmission in buildings for airborne and impact sound. For example:
• Measurement of STC rating
• Measurement of IIC rating
• Solid knowledge of acoustical signal analysis.
• Ability to design and use electro-acoustic instrumentation systems to measure, control, and characterize sound fields in buildings.
• Research
  - Teamwork (Level
  2)
• Research
  - Communication (Level
  2)
• Research
  - Results orientation (Level
  2)
• Research
  - Initiative (Level
  2)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the…