Research Council Officer in Extractive Metallurgy

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

We are looking for a Research Council Officer in Extractive Metallurgy to join the Mineral Processing team to support the Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre. This person would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Extractive Metallurgist’s primary duty is to deliver innovative solutions to selective leaching and precipitation of novel battery precursors from primary and secondary sources. You will work closely with researchers and technical experts from the Energy Mining and Environment Mississauga (EME-MIS) site to develop self-driving laboratories (processing acceleration platforms). In this role, you will provide metallurgical expertise and help support the EME-MIS team. You will lead a small project team in delivering conventional benchscale to mini-pilot testing to validate and scale up the processes discovered by the self-driving laboratory.

The NRC Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre delivers advanced technology solutions to Canadian industry sectors in their efforts to de-carbonize Canada’s energy supply and utilization. Our capabilities help companies develop and maintain a globally competitive position, and support quality improvements and cost reductions for vital products and services delivered to Canadians.

Your principal responsibilities will include the following:

- The conception and direction of project scope.
- Design, execution, and quality control of benchscale to mini-pilot scale testing.
- Lead day to day execution of a small project team.
- Reporting key findings to program management.

This position will appeal to a person who likes new challenges, has a variety of skills including hands on work, is well organized, detail-oriented, self
- motivated and enjoys working as part of a team striving for research excellence. You will also have the opportunity to be included in research publications and reports, contributing directly to the research mandate of the team and NRC. If you’re that person, then this is the perfect role for you

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Master’s degree from a recognized institution in Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field combined with significant experience in the field may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Significant experience in hydrometallurgy demonstrated through the development and management of related projects, presentations at conferences and events, publications, etc.
- Significant experience in test design, analysis including data collection and analysis, overseeing data production, and ensuring data quality.
- Experience in technology development in extraction and purification.
- Familiarity with concepts of self driving laboratory including: a) laboratory automation, b) AI/ML approaches and data science, and c) in-situ elemental characterization.

**Note**:Significant experience is defined by a minimum of 3 years of experience.

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Deep theoretical understanding of hydrometallurgical processes, especially leaching and solution chemistry.
- Solid knowledge of the principles and methods in complex metallurgical processes.
- Solid hands-on experience with one or more extraction and purification methods, including but not limited to solvent extraction, ion exchange, solid phase extraction, and electrochemical separation.
- Knowledge of innovation trends in extractive metallurgy.
- Basic knowledge of project management principles and practices related to planning, monitoring, execution of project plans and the ability to manage risks.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research - Creative thinking (Level 3)
- Research - Results orientation (Level 3)
- Research - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 3)
- Research - Teamwork (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
**Rates under review.**

NRC employees enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

**The NRC Advantage**:
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

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