Pioneering Quantum Metrology Research Associate

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a Research Associate for the Metrology Research Centre in Ottawa. The role requires a PhD in electrical engineering, optics, physics, or engineering physics, with potential Master’s consideration. The position is full-time on-site for 2 years, with a background check and reliability status.

Salary ranges from $83,985 to $116,641 CAD per year. This early-career opportunity emphasizes hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a scientific lab setting and using laboratory test equipment.
• Experience with quantum optics, nonlinear optics and/or atomic and molecular physics.
• Experience working with optical components and systems.
• Experience collecting and analysing data and disseminating results.
• Assets: Python programming, metrology, infrared/optical spectroscopy.

Skills

Lab equipment

Data analysis

Programming

Experimental design

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD in physics/engineering

Master's in engineering/physics

Tools

Python

Infrared spectroscopy

Optical spectroscopy

Job description

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a Research Associate for the Metrology Research Centre in Ottawa. The role requires a PhD in electrical engineering, optics, physics, or engineering physics, with potential Master’s consideration. The position is full-time on-site for 2 years, with a background check and reliability status.

Salary ranges from $83,985 to $116,641 CAD per year. This early-career opportunity emphasizes hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration with