Globally 300 Mt of plastic waste is generated each year and less than 12% of it is recycled. To combat the growing problem of plastic waste entering the environment, the NRC is developing a novel system for the hydrothermal conversion of plastic to valuable chemicals or energy with reduced energy consumption via the use of low-cost catalysts. The process involves breaking down the complex hydrocarbons in the waste into simple molecules (liquids, gases and solid carbon). A novel system has been developed for this purpose. The successful candidate will conduct experimental studies using this system to identify the effect of operating parameters, identify/create suitable catalysts and develop strategies to address the technical barriers of the process.
Education
PhD degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, nanotechnology science, or related field.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience Significant knowledge in catalyst development, characterization, and related techniques; Knowledge of chemical process development and experience with its operation; Experience in nanomaterials and nanosystems (their growth, processing, assembly, measurement, testing); Demonstrated record of research productivity; and Enjoy laboratory work and challenge themselves. Language Requirements
English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
Condition of Employment
Reliability Status
All employees of the National Research Council are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Who is eligible? Fellowships will be for two years contingent on satisfactory progress achieved during the first year. Candidates should have obtained a PhD (or equivalent) within the past three years (PhD received on or after July 1, 2019) or expect to complete their PhD within 6 months of appointment. Fellows will work in a lab under the direct supervision of an NRC researcher. Application Requirements
In order to be considered for the program please include the following in your application, please note that you will need to attach the required documents as per the list below when submitting your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from searches.
Resume Statement of Interest in the project (maximum one page in length) PhD Transcript - an electronic copy is sufficient, it does not have to be an official version. List of Publications
When submitting your application you can include the required documents in any attachment field such as «Second language evaluation results» or «Other attachments»
In addition, applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation at a later stage of the competition process.
Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
Compensation
The intent of this hiring action is to staff through the Postdoctoral Fellowships Program at the RCO-2/AsRO level, which is an early-career level position with a salary range of $74,230 to $103,093.
NOTE: Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As a guide, the current annual PhD recruiting rate is $74,230.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
Notes Fellowships are open to nationals of all countries, although 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.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (16593) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 438-455-5335
Closing Date: 25 March 2022 - 23:59 Eastern Time