Advance photonics devices research through thin-film optics and optical filter expertise at the National Research Council of Canada. Full time physical presence is required. This two-year Research Officer position belongs to NRC’s Quantum and Nanotechnologies organizational unit. Candidates need an MSc or PhD in physical science, physics engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering related to thin-film optics. The work emphasizes optical characterization, interference-filter design, vacuum deposition, and Python-based instrument control. Research communication and collaboration are assessed.

Key Responsibilities
- Characterize thin-film optical materials and filters
- Design thin-film optical interference filters
- Operate vacuum deposition systems and monitor thickness




- Calculate and control instruments using Python
- Communicate technical information in written and oral formats

Requirements:
- MSc or PhD in a related discipline
- Significant experience in thin-film and waveguide optics
- Experience with spectrophotometry or spectroscopic ellipsometry
- Knowledge of multilayer optical coating fabrication
- Reliability Status with five-year background verification Apply thin-film optics, optical characterization, deposition, and programming expertise as a Research Officer in Quantum and Nanotechnologies.

📌 Photonics Devices Research Officer (Ottawa)
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Ottawa