The National Research Council of Canada (NRCC) is looking for postdoctoral candidates for 15 month terms starting immediately.
Positions are available for
- Process simulation: integration of membranes into existing processes for CO2 capture and enriched oxygen combustion in fossil fueled power generation
- Process simulation: development and cost analysis of new process designs for CH4 purification from anaerobic digestion of biomass and/or landfill gas.
In the two positions above, applicants do not need direct experience in gas membrane separations but experience in process design and simulation is the primary focus.
- Polymer chemists for development of membrane materials (PIMs and interpenetrating networks)
- Formation and testing of asymmetric flat sheet/hollow fibre membranes for gas separations.
The post-doctoral positions at NRCC are now called Research Associates with medical/dental/holiday benefits and a salary of ~60,000 $CDN/year. You are eligible for the Research Associate Program if you possess a Ph.D. in natural science or engineering or a Master’s degree in an engineering field earned within the last five years, or you expect to obtain the degree within six months.
About the Program
The Research Associate Program provides promising scientists and engineers with the opportunity to work in a challenging research environment during the early stages of their career. Applicants will be selected competitively and must demonstrate the ability to perform original, high-quality research in their chosen field.
Research Associates 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 Ph.D. recruiting rate is $52,157 (plus allowance of $8,000).
Eligibility
You are eligible for the Research Associate Program if you possess a Ph.D. in natural science or engineering or a Master’s degree in an engineering field earned within the last five years, or you expect to obtain the degree within six months. You must have a demonstrated ability to perform original high-quality research in your chosen field. This will be the main criterion used in selecting candidates and in considering extensions of their term.
Although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents, Associateships are open to nationals of all countries. The offer of an Associateship does not ensure foreign nationals Permanent Residency in Canada. Non-Canadian candidates should apply for non-immigrant status (i.e. temporary status) and an employment visa. For further information, please contact the closest Canadian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate in your area.
Application
In order to activate your application, the following documents are required and must be attached:
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation (Note: An original signed letter may be requested)
- Most recent transcript (Academic Record / Grades). Please note that unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however if you are offered a position, you may be required to provide an official transcript
- Copy of your PhD degree or your Masters degree (unless you are expecting to graduate within the next 6 months – in this case, please refer to the instructions on the online application).
Notes:
- Your application will remain active in our database for one year. If you would like to still be considered for this Program after the one year activation period, please re-apply
- Please note that once your graduation date exceeds the five years eligibility limit (which may be within the next year), you will no longer be eligible for the Program and therefore your application will become inactive
- An incomplete or incorrect application may affect your status as an applicant.
Please attach two letters of recommendation to your online application. It is your responsibility to inform the referees that, under the Canadian Privacy Act, all information, assessments, etc. provided to the National Research Council of Canada in connection with this application may be accessed by yourself provided you are a resident of Canada. These letters should address your strengths and weaknesses as well as the challenges you encountered in carrying out your research.
If you cannot attach your letters of recommendation letters directly to the application form, kindly ask your referees to send the recommendation letters via email to the following address: racoordinator.hrb@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
We thank all those who apply, please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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