Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Postdoctoral Fellow, Inorganic/Organometallic Polymer Synthesis for Advanced Ceramics 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:Quantum and Nanotechnologies Classification:RO Duration: 2 years 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. The program High-Yield Printable Polymers for Extreme Refractory Materials (HYPER Materials) The role Extreme environments in defence, aerospace, space, and advanced energy systems involve combinations of high temperature, oxidation, reactive atmospheres, thermal shock, mechanical loading, and erosion that exceed the limits of many conventional materials. The PDF will contribute to the development of NRC capability in inorganic and organometallic precursors for polymer-derived refractory and ultrahigh-temperature ceramics, including designing, synthesizing, purifying, and characterizing transition-metal-containing preceramic polymers, coordination-complex precursor systems, and related inorganic or hybrid precursors.



The work will link molecular structure and processing to ceramic yield, pyrolysis behaviour, phase evolution, and composition. The position offers a team-oriented team environment and access to specialized facilities for air-/moisture-sensitive chemistry, polymer and molecular characterization, thermal analysis, high-temperature processing, and microstructural evaluation. Downstream application assessments may include compatibility with coating, infiltration, and 3D printing processes. Expected outcomes may include new precursor chemistries, publications, conference participation, potential intellectual property, and knowledge to support Canadian defence, aerospace, space, and advanced energy stakeholders. Education PhD in chemistry or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated experience in synthetic chemistry. For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
- Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:
- synthetic polymer chemistry;
- inorganic or organometallic synthesis;
- air-/moisture-sensitive synthesis;
- coordination chemistry;
- preceramic polymers or polymer-derived ceramics;
- polymer and molecular characterization;
- thermal analysis;
- ceramic conversion or high-temperature processing;
- microstructural characterization; and additive manufacturing or coating processes.



Reliability Status For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required. 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, 2024*) 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. *Exceptions may be considered to recognize personal or family related leave. Please connect with us using the contact information below to discuss in more detail. Application requirements
- 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 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. Compensation The intent of this hiring action is to staff the position at the AsRO level, which is an early-career level position with a salary range of $83,985 to $116,641. This wide range accounts for varying degrees of expertise and impact, and growth within the role. Salary determination will be based on a thorough evaluation of the successful candidate's prior experience. This evaluation will consider specific achievements, skills, and contributions that demonstrate the candidate's impact and expertise. As a guide, the average starting rate for new PhD graduates entering this role is $83,985. The NRC is committed to supporting career progressio

📌 Postdoctoral Fellow, Inorganic Polymer Synthesis for Advanced Ceramic (Ottawa)
🏢 National Research Council of Canada
📍 Ottawa