Postdoctoral Fellowship: Optics Scientist: Join the National Research Council (NRC) as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Adaptive Optics, where you will lead innovative research in non-linear wavefront sensing for Astronomy at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to push the boundaries of optical telescope capabilities.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Adaptive Optics Scientist
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
Astrophysics, Adaptive Optics, Instrumentation Development
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education: PhD in Physics and Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Engineering in a related field. PhD must have been obtained within the past three years or be expected to be completed within six months of appointment.
- Experience:
- Experience with adaptive optics systems (laboratory or on-sky) is an asset.
- Proficiency with simulation tools for adaptive optics systems (e.g., HCIpy, OOPAO, OOMAO).
- Experience with optical design tools and significant programming experience (preferred: Python, Matlab; also acceptable: IDL, C/C++).
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Design, build, and test a non-linear wavefront sensor from the ground up.
- Demonstrate fully non-linear real-time control on-sky using the 1.2m telescope.
- Conduct research to enable new astrophysical observations and enhance the productivity of ground-based optical telescopes.
- Collaborate with NRC’s experts and Canadian Universities, advancing expertise in adaptive optics.
How to Apply:
To apply, submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Research Statement (maximum three pages)
- PhD Transcript (an electronic copy is sufficient)
- List of Publications
Include the required documents with your application submission. Those who best meet position requirements will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation later in the hiring process.
Last Date to Apply:
December 19, 2025, 23:59 Eastern Time
For inquiries, contact the NRC at NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or call 343-548-2032.
