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Research Officer, Structural, Building Envelope Systems and Insulation

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit: Construction

Classification: RO

Duration: 3 years

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

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The role

The primary responsibility of the Research Officer (RO) is to support the goals of NRC and the Research Centre through research related to the structural performance of prefabricated panelized construction and modular construction systems.

The RO will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop, conduct and report research on the structural performance of prefabricated panelized and modular construction systems, including structural components, assemblies, connections and interfaces.





The RO will apply experimental methods, structural analysis and numerical modelling to address technical and regulatory challenges and develop evidence to support evaluation pathways, potential code and standards development for Up-to-date Methods of Construction (MMC).

Activities will also include collaboration with the construction and prefabrication industries, Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC), Codes Canada, standards development organizations, universities and other research organizations. Research results will be communicated through technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, test methods, and design guidance.

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline, with expertise in structural analysis and research experience related to prefabricated building systems, assemblies, and connections.

- Significant* experience conducting experimental research on structural systems, components, assemblies and/or connections,



including laboratory testing and analysis of structural performance.
- Experience with prefabricated panelized or modular systems, including walls, floors, roofs and/or volumetric modules.
- Experience designing and conducting full-scale or large-scale structural testing, including static, cyclic or other representative loading of structural components and assemblies.
- Experience applying analytical or numerical modelling, including finite-element methods, to evaluate structural behaviour and complement experimental testing.
- Experience working with building codes, structural standards, industry partners and/or technical committees related to structural performance of buildings or construction systems.

Definition:

*Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities considering the complexity, depth and scope of the work handled, as well as the level of responsibility and autonomy demonstrated which would normally be acquired over a period of six (6) years.

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

- Solid understanding of structural engineering principles, including load paths, strength, stiffness, stability and serviceability.
- Solid understanding of the structural behaviour of prefabricated panelized construction and modular construction systems.
- Knowledge of structural connections, interfaces and load-

📌 Research Officer, Structural, Building Envelope Systems and Insulation (Ottawa)
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Ottawa