Postdoctoral Fellowship, A Canadian-Based Silicon Nitride Platform
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.
City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Quantum and Nanotechnologies
Classification: RO
Tenure: Term
Duration: 2 Years
Language Requirements: English
Work Arrangements:
- Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the at the NRC work location identified.
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
A Canadian-Based Silicon Nitride Platform
The Role
Are you intrigued by the quantum world?
Would you like to be at the center of Quantum’s second revolution?
Then this Postdoctoral Fellowship at Canada’s premier National Lab, the National Research Council, is for you!
Come and join world-leading experts in the area of quantum optics and nanotechnology, and become an international trendsetter in the field of advanced quantum materials and devices. Today’s material platforms for quantum devices fall short when it comes to delivering the right properties for realizing Quantum Advantage. Here at the NRC, we are changing that in a big way! We are establishing a uniquely Canadian silicon-nitride platform, which is set to be the new "silicon" for the world's next-generation photonic and quantum technologies.
Your mission – should you choose to accept it - will entail a Quantum-Optics-Lab-On-A-Chip approach. Working with top-tier international universities, industry and other government agencies, like the Canadian Space Agency, you will design, fabricate and characterize chip components that perform and process optical and quantum information. Specially, you will perform a careful study of film-material parameters; and more specifically, the refractive index of highly stoichiometric Si3N4, and how it governs critical dispersion engineering and nonlinear optical qualities needed to achieve on-chip all-optical performance.
Are you ready to join us?
About QN
We bring together expertise in quantum and materials sciences, photonics and electronics, and device design and engineering.
Why Work With Us
The Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre works with Canadian and international stakeholders and clients to advance science, accelerate and de-risk innovation, and promote equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the innovation ecosystem.
We work with our stakeholders to develop:
- Advances in quantum computing, communication and imaging
- Advanced materials for printed and embedded electronics
- Integrated photonic components on silicon-metamaterial-based circuits
- Prototype and test technologies
Education
PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a relevant Engineering field.
Leave of absences may be considered in applications from candidates exceeding the five-year cut-off providing information is included at time of application.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience
- Experience with hands-on nanofabrication and thin-film experience
- Experience with integrated optics and chip design
Language Requirements
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 RCO-2/AsRO level, which is an early-career level position with a salary range of $82,338 to $114,354.
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 $82,338.
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.
Discover the possible
Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC). As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.
At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.
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.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (23068) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 343-990-7339
Closing Date: 18 December 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.