Postdoctoral Fellow, Quantum Dot Lasers

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The Program

The NRC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program offers PDFs access to unique world-class facilities and the opportunity to work alongside multi-disciplinary teams of expert researchers and technicians on projects of critical importance to Canada. PDFs will carry out research on innovative research projects, with opportunities for career development (publications and/or industry interaction).

PDFs will be offered appointments to the staff of the National Research Council on a term basis and will be offered salaries and benefits currently available to Research Officers. Salaries commensurate with experience are taxable and subject to other deductions. As a guide, the current annual PhD recruiting rate is $82,338. In addition PDFs will be allocated a travel fund to support their work.

Project Title

Quantum frequency comb sources for quantum secured communications and computing applications.

The Role

The quantum revolution holds the promise of vastly higher performance sensing and computing in areas of priority for Canada as well as improved security and sovereignty. All applications require sources of quantum light. The NRC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to carry out research on the use of Quantum Dot Mode Locked Lasers to novel Quantum Frequency Comb sources. We have more than 20 years experience and international recognition in the science of QD-MLL for C band optical communication, and are looking for a motivated scientist to explore their applicability to quantum secure communication and computing. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, modeling and execution of sophisticated experiments encompassing both classical and quantum domains, culminating in a prototype demonstration. They will join an extended team of materials scientists, fabrication experts, modeling and designing scientists as well as device characterisation experimentalists.

Education

Ph.D. in Physical Science or Engineering related to photonics.

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

Experience

Experience in photonic component design and modeling with demonstrated knowledge of the physics and materials properties along with their applications in quantum communication and computing.

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Who is eligible?

• Fellowships will be for two years contingent on satisfactory progress achieved during the first year.
• Candidates should have obtained a PhD (or equivalent) within the past three years (PhD received on or after July 1, 2022*) or expect to complete their PhD within 6 months of appointment.
• Fellows will work in a lab under the direct supervision of an NRC researcher.

* Exceptions may be considered to recognize personal or family related leave. Please connect with us using the contact information below to discuss in more detail.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for the program please include the following in your application, please note that you will need to attach the required documents as per the list below when submitting your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from searches.

• Resume.
• Statement of Interest in the project (maximum one page in length).
• PhD Transcript - an electronic copy is sufficient, it does not have to be an official version.
• List of Publications.

When submitting your application you can include the required documents in any attachment field such as «Second language evaluation results» or «Other attachments».

In addition, applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation at a later stage of the competition process.

Compensation

The intent of this hiring action is to staff through the Postdoctoral Fellowships Program at the AsRO level, which is an early-career level position with a salary range of $74,230 to $103,093.   

Note: Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level.  As a guide, the current annual PhD recruiting rate is $74,230.
 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• Fellowships are open to nationals of all countries, although preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.