Research Associate, In-situ / operando methods
About The Position
The NRC is seeking a Research Associate to join their Quantum and Nanotechnology research centre. This role will support the centre's expanding capabilities in in-situ and in-operando characterization of materials and devices, with a focus on lithium-based batteries. The goal is to improve energy storage systems through robust measurements of battery and cell components under realistic environmental conditions. The approach involves combining custom hardware and software with commercial measurement platforms (e.g., X-ray diffractometers, potentiostats, mechanical measurement systems, cameras, spectrometers) and physical insight to understand materials and devices in dynamic conditions. This approach is also being extended to electron microscopy. The successful candidate will have a background in applied physics or a related field, with significant experience in handling large datasets, ideally from in-situ or operando characterization. They will work within the Developmental and Analytical Microscopy team to develop and utilize new experimental methods, advance measurement techniques, and support collaborations.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or Chemistry.
- Received Ph.D. within the last five years or expect to receive the degree within the next six months.
- Significant experience in physically meaningful curve fitting (defined as two (2) to five (5) years of experience).
- Significant experience with scripting or programming (defined as two (2) to five (5) years of experience).
- Significant experience in writing peer reviewed publications (defined as two (2) to five (5) years of experience).
- Experience setting up custom experiments for data collection and analysis.
- Experience building, repairing or troubleshooting instrumentation.
- Experience developing and managing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, academic partners and/or industrial partners.
- Reliability Status (verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in electron microscopy.
- Experience in electrochemistry, especially electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and lithium-based batteries.
- Experience in mechanical characterization.
- Experience in image collection and analysis.
- Experience in crystallography or metallurgy.
Responsibilities
- Support expanding capabilities with in-situ and in-operando characterization of materials and devices, including lithium-based batteries.
- Improve energy storage systems via robust measurements of battery and cell components in realistic environmental conditions.
- Conduct in-situ measurements of the effects of pressure, temperature, and time on component morphology and performance to guide the implementation of next-generation energy storage technologies.
- Combine custom hardware, custom software, commercial measurement platforms, and physical insight to understand materials and devices in dynamic conditions.
- Extend the in-situ/in-operando approach to electron microscopy.
- Create and use new experimental methods to advance measurement techniques.
- Support collaborations within the Developmental and Analytical Microscopy team.
Benefits
- Robust pension plan
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Office closure at the end of December
- Additional supports to enhance well-being throughout your career and beyond
- Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
