Metal Additive Manufacturing Research Officer

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. **City:** Winnipeg **Organizational Unit:** Automotive and Surface Transportation **Classification:** RO **Tenure:** Continuing **Language Requirements:** English **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. **The role** ------------ We are looking for a Metal Additive Manufacturing Research Officer to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting advanced research and development activities in the field of metal additive manufacturing (AM). Your primary focus will be on exploring novel techniques, materials, processes, and applications to advance the state-of-the-art in metal AM technologies. **Key Activities** The RO activities in support of program area objectives may include: * Research and Development: Conduct cutting-edge research in metal additive manufacturing, including but not limited to process optimization, post-processing techniques, and quality control methods; * Experimental Design and Execution: Design and execute novel experiments to investigate process parameters, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties; * Data Analysis: Using statistical methods and other analytical tools, draw meaningful conclusions to recommend process optimization and error prediction; * Technology Assessment: Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and equipment related to metal additive manufacturing; * Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support interdisciplinary research projects; * Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications for internal and external stakeholders; * Intellectual Property (IP): Contribute to the development and protection of IP through invention disclosures, patent applications, and technology transfer activities; * Continuous Learning: Stay current to trends in metal additive manufacturing through conferences and professional development activities; and * Client Engagement: Support the business development function as a scientific discipline leader. Assist in identifying client requirements and prepare technical scope of project proposals. **Screening criteria** ---------------------- Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given furthe