Plaskett Postdoctoral Fellow — Astrophysics

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

National Research Council Canada (NRC) Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre invites applications for a Plaskett postdoctoral fellowship open to early-career researchers with a September 2027 start. The fellowship empowers recent Ph.D.s to lead independent research in an inclusive environment.

The 2+1 year program supports future principal investigators in astronomy, instrumentation and data analysis, with opportunities for collaboration and professional development while upholding

Qualifications

• PhD in astronomy/astrophysics or related field is required.
• PhD within the past five years or expected completion within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent astronomical research projects and publish results.
• Develop instrumentation, data analysis methods and collaborate across teams.
• Engage with the wider astronomical community and mentoring roles.

Skills

Astronomy research

Data analysis

Instrumentation development

Collaborations

Education

PhD in astronomy/astrophysics or related field

PhD within 5 years or near completion

Tools

Observational data handling

Job description

National Research Council Canada (NRC) Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre invites applications for a Plaskett postdoctoral fellowship open to early-career researchers with a September 2027 start. The fellowship empowers recent Ph.D.s to lead independent research in an inclusive environment.

The 2+1 year program supports future principal investigators in astronomy, instrumentation and data analysis, with opportunities for collaboration and professional development while upholding