Research Officer, LCA Data Specialist

National Research Council Canada • Ottawa, ON

7d • CA$64,739 - CA$116,641 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Research Officer to support our Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre. The Research Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. You will be part of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) / Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Data Analytics team. The primary role of this position is to support on the development of data analytics tools based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The ideal candidate will support identifying technology gaps and benchmark development technologies. This position will appeal to a person who is well organized, who is detail-oriented, and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent service.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in clean energy technologies field such as battery materials and critical minerals, carbon dioxide capture or hydrogen and its derivatives.
• Significant experience in data analytics including data collection and analysis, AI and machine learning tools. development, and ensuring data quality.
• Strong experience in the full spectrum of life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis research activities including identification of research requirements, proposal writing, project management, data production and analysis, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.
• Experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Reliability Status

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge on data analytics, including data management and databases, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
• Strong programming and computational skills such as Python.
• Advanced knowledge of life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis tools such as openLCA and Brightaway LCA software.
• Knowledge of process engineering and materials science.
• Proficiency in process simulation software ASPEN PLUS/Hysys.
• Strong knowledge of battery materials and critical minerals, carbon dioxide capture or hydrogen and its derivatives.
• Research - Initiative (Level 2)
• Research - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Research - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Research - Creative thinking (Level 3)
• Research - Communication (Level 2)

Responsibilities

• Support on the development of data analytics tools based on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Identify technology gaps and benchmark development technologies.
• Conduct full spectrum of life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis research activities including identification of research requirements, proposal writing, project management, data production and analysis, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams.

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
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree