National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - National Research Council Canada Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Fellowship
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$84K/yr - $117K/yrThe National Research Council Canada is seeking a dynamic Postdoctoral Fellow for a two-year term within one of their 12 research centres across Canada. The role involves conducting independent research in any STEM discipline that aligns with NRC's research interests and contributing to scientific breakthroughs and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Ability to conceive, organize, conduct, and publish independent research of international calibre
Expert knowledge in one or more science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) discipline
Expert ability to contribute to the planning and execution of research projects
Advanced knowledge of the exploitation of research data, including proven ability to analyze or enable the interpretation of such data
Qualification
Required
Candidates should have obtained a PhD within the past three years (PhD received on or after July 1, 2023) or expect to complete their PhD within 6 months of appointment
Experience in publishing international calibre research papers in the refereed scientific or engineering literature
Experience in working in a team work environment
Demonstrated research excellence
Reliability Status verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required
Ability to conceive, organize, conduct, and publish independent research of international calibre
Expert knowledge in one or more science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) discipline
Expert ability to contribute to the planning and execution of research projects
Advanced knowledge of the exploitation of research data, including proven ability to analyze or enable the interpretation of such data
Research - Communication (Level 2)
Research - Creative thinking (Level 2)
Research - Results orientation (Level 2)
Research - Teamwork (Level 1)
Cover Letter
Resume
Description of past research (maximum three pages)
List of Publications
Original research proposal you would like to undertake as a fellow at NRC. Include the name of the NRC Research Centre intended to host your research proposal (maximum three pages excluding references)
Two letters of reference
Benefits
Robust pension plan
Comprehensive health and dental coverage
Disability and life insurance
Office closure at the end of December
Additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond
Company
National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization.
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