About the role#
The Herzberg Instrument Science Fellowship is a 2-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of a 1-year extension. It is designed for early-career researchers to explore their science and instrumentation interests. The goal is to support the development of future Principal Investigators for astronomical instruments and facilities. This role is based on-site at either the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory in Penticton or the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria.
What you'll do#
- Undertake research activities in astronomical instrumentation or observational astronomy.
- Develop research software, data pipelines, and simulations.
- Lead projects, proposals, instrument subsystems, software packages, observing programmes, or working groups.
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary technical or instrumentation projects.
- Mentor or supervise undergraduate students, graduate students, or junior researchers.
- Engage in outreach, teaching, public talks, or community science activities.
What you'll need#
- A Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, engineering, or a related field, obtained within the last five years or expected within 6 months of appointment.
- Experience in astronomical, astrophysical, instrumentation, engineering, data science, or related research beyond the Ph.D.
- Experience in the design and development of astronomical instrumentation.
- Experience in obtaining, reducing, analyzing, or interpreting astronomical data.
- A track record of publishing high-calibre astronomical research papers or other technical outputs.
- Ability to obtain Reliability Status security clearance.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- Work is performed on-site in Victoria or Penticton, British Columbia.
- This position is subject to Reliability Status security clearance requirements.
About National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
The National Research Council of Canada is the largest research and technology organization within the Canadian government. Founded in 1916 and based in Ottawa, the agency supports small and medium-sized businesses through research and development. It connects innovators across sectors including aerospace, energy, and medical science. The organization employs 4,735 people to facilitate cross-sector collaboration.
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