Research Officer, Photonics Devices in Ottawa

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

Organizational Unit: Quantum and Nanotechnologies

Classification: RO

Duration: 2 years

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified. At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team.

Screening criteria:

• Education: MSc or PhD in Physical Science, Physics Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering related to thin films optics.
• Significant experience in thin films optics, optical filters, waveguide optics.
• Experience in thin film optical material and filter characterization using spectrophotometry and/or spectroscopic ellipsometry.
• Experience in thin films optical interference filters design.
• Experience in vacuum thin films deposition systems and thickness monitoring, for fabrication of multilayer optical coatings.
• Experience with a programming language such as Python for calculation and instrument control.

Condition of employment: Reliability Status. For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of thin films optics, optical filters, waveguide optics, and basics of semiconductor devices.
• Knowledge of optical thin films characterization techniques, namely spectrophotometry and/or spectroscopic ellipsometry.
• Knowledge of the basic methods for designing thin films optical interference filters.
• Knowledge of vacuum thin films deposition systems and thickness monitoring techniques, in the context of fabrication of multilayer optical coatings.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written and oral formats and to work effectively in collaborative, milestone-driven research environments.

Competency Profile(s): For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research. This position is classified as a Research Officer (RO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level.

The salary scale for this group is vast, from $64,739 to $183,010 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world-renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

NRC employees enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application. The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.