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Optical Filters Research Officer NRC

National Research Council of Canada

Research optical filters and photonics devices at NRC’s Quantum and Nanotechnologies unit. This role requires full-time physical presence at the identified work location.

The National Research Council is seeking a Research Officer for a two-year appointment focused on thin-film optics. Applicants should hold an MSc or PhD in physical science, physics engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering related to thin-film optics. The screening criteria feature optical-filter characterization, interference-filter design, vacuum deposition, thickness monitoring, and programming for calculation and instrument control. The assessment also considers creative thinking, initiative, results orientation, communication, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design thin-film optical interference filters
  • Characterize filters with spectrophotometry or ellipsometry
  • Use programming for calculations and instrument control
  • Apply thickness monitoring techniques during deposition
  • Communicate research information clearly

Requirements:

  • Relevant MSc or PhD qualification
  • Significant thin-film optics experience
  • Knowledge of optical filter and waveguide optics
  • Experience fabricating multilayer optical coatings
  • Ability to work effectively with research collaborators

Use optical-filter design, thin-film characterization, deposition, and research communication skills to contribute as an NRC Research Officer.

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