Research Officer in Self-driving Laboratories for Accelerated Process Optimization for Clean Energy

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a Research Officer in Self-driving Laboratories for Accelerated Process Optimization for Clean Energy. The candidate must hold a Ph.D.

in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field and demonstrate experience with laboratory automation, AI/ML approaches, and data-driven optimization of experiments. The role involves leading multidisciplinary research projects, potentially in an agile environment, with emphasis on extraction and

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory automation and automated equipment in clean energy technology.
• Experience with AI/ML approaches and data science for experimental data and optimization.
• Significant experience in preparing scientific publications and new research proposals.
• Recent experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy with emphasis on extraction and purification.
• Recent experience leading multidisciplinary research projects; agile environment is an asset.
• Experience with robotics and mechatronics would be an asset.

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or similar domain

Job description

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Research Officer in Self-driving Laboratories for Accelerated Process Optimization for Clean Energy

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: 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.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit:Clean Energy Innovation

Classification:RO

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.

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.

The role

Screening criteria

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:

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or similar domain.

• Experience** with concepts of laboratory automation and/or hands-on experience working with automated equipment in the context of clean energy technologies
• Experience** with AI/ML approaches and data science, in particular as it relates to their application with experimental data and/or experimental optimization
• Significant*** experience in the preparation of scientific publications and new research proposals
• Recent* experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy, with a focus in extraction and purification
• Recent* experience in leading research projects involving a multidisciplinary team. Experience working in an agile environment would be considered an asset
• Experience** with robotics and mechatronics would be an asset

* Recent experience is defined as within the last three (3) years.
** Experience is defined as one (1) to three (3) years of experience.
*** Significant experience is defined as three (3) to five (5) years of experience.

Condition of employment

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