Research Council Officer, Battery Testing and

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Research Council Officer to support our Energy, Mining and Environment (EME) Research Centre. The Research Council Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

As a national leader in battery performance testing and operational optimization, the EME team experimentally assesses and improves the operation of electrochemical energy storage systems, testing their operational boundaries under controlled environments, in extensive purpose-built facilities.

You will be working closely with client driven research and develop opportunities for technology transfer. As a newer graduate, you will grow into being the technical lead and team liaison, providing expert advice and innovation support to NRC clients on energy storage related issues such as power/thermal management, safety, and optimal operating conditions to provide successful operation and integration into a larger system. This position is ideal for someone who strives for advancement in a demanding and fast-evolving field of expertise, is able to manage multiple priorities, and enjoys sharing their knowledge and developing their team members.

This position will appeal to a person who is well organized, who is detail-oriented, who is creative and who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service. If you’re that person, then this is the perfect role for you

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering or related field.

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

**Experience**:

- Basic* experience in a research field.
- Basic* experience with scientific or engineering principles.
- Basic experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience and demonstration of successful proposal writing, data production and analysis, and detailed client reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.

**Assets**:

- Experience in design, testing and performance evaluation of batteries and their related electronic systems will be considered an asset.
- Experience with battery management systems (BMS), digital communications and software programming would be considered an asset. Experience operating and maintaining infrared cameras would be an asset.- Basic experience means at least three (3) years.

**Condition of Employment**:

- Secret (II)
- Must be able to travel.
- Must be able to work in environments where chemical and smoke dust are common.

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Solid knowledge in electrical principles, systems and battery operation.
- Solid understanding of material science and electrical principles.
- Solid knowledge of experimental designs and problem solving.
- Solid knowledge of report writing and publications.
- Basic knowledge of battery system design, testing and evaluation (safety and performance); electrical system integration and evaluation.
- Basic experience in electrochemistry and applied testing techniques as well as Battery management system development.
- Ability to complete industrial R&D projects by planning, scheduling and performing experiments to meet client requirements.
- Solid understanding of heat and mass transfer fundamentals.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
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.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today

**Notes**:

- Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
- A pre-qualified list may be established for