Research Associate, Metrology For Electrified Aircrafts

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City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Metrology Research Centre
Classification: RO
Tenure: Term
Duration: 2 years
Language Requirements: English
Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.
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Your Challenge
Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.
We are looking for a Research Associate in the Electrical Power Measurements Team to support our Metrology Research Centre. The Research Associate (RA) would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The selected candidate will work on a multidisciplinary research project led by the Metrology Research Centre in collaboration with the Aerospace Research Centre, the Energy, Mining and the Environment Research Centre from NRC and the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, ON, Canada. The selected candidate will conduct research independently in the high voltage lab of the Metrology Research Centre and gain hands-on experience in the high voltage testing and measurements under the mentorship of a researcher from Metrology, along with the support of researchers in the team from the three NRC researcher Centres and the University of Waterloo. The research team has a wide spectrum of expertise in the emerging fields of high voltage engineering, metrology, transportation electrification, aerospace engineering, smart grid and artificial intelligence. The project is expected to address emerging challenges in the areas of electrified transportation and grid modernization. The project aims to ensure, through reliable diagnostic measurements and artificial intelligence, the reliability of high voltage insulation systems in electrified powertrains of multimodal electrified transportation and power system apparatus, thereby enabling greening of transportation sector and grid modernization. The selected candidate is expected to develop novel testing, measurement techniques and AI-based diagnostics of key high voltage insulation systems and technologies for multimodal electrified transportation and grid modernization. In addition, the selected candidate is expected to work with research team on refereed publication, technical reports and/or patents (if applicable) as the project progresses.
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
As part of the RA Program you must have received your PhD in Electrical Engineering focused in high voltage engineering research as demonstrated by thesis work and/or publications within the last five years or you expect to receive the degree within the next six months.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience

• Experience in high voltage testing and diagnostic measurements of high voltage equipment and/or insulation materials; and
• Experience in safe operation of high voltage equipment and working with high voltages a high voltage laboratory environment.

Condition of Employment
Reliability Status
Language Requirements
English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
Assessment Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of dielectric breakdown mechanisms;
• Advanced knowledge of high voltage testing, measurements and insulation diagnostics; and
• Knowledge of Smart Grid and Electrified Transportation Components.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research - Creative thinking (Level 1)
• Research - Teamwork (Level 1)
• Research - Results orientation (Level 1)
• Research - Communication (Level 1)

Competency Profile(s)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research
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Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
Compensation
The intent of this hiring action is to staff through the Research Associate (RA) 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 comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
Notes
Application Requirements:
In order to be considered for the Research Associate program please include the following in your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from searches.

• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Transcript

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

• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number ( 18928 ) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone : 438-455-5335
Closing Date: 7 July 2023 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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