We are looking for a Research Officer - Computational Materials and Process Simulation to support our Clean Energy Innovation (CEI) research center. The Research Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
You will work on accelerating the design, synthesis, scale up, characterization and validation of novel powder materials for clean energy applications with a focus of applying computational tools to materials research and development (R&D). You will work in a collaborative team of researchers, technical staff and students and will manage collaborations with external partners within the materials R&D, manufacturing and application in clean technologies from academia and other government departments (OGDs). You will have demonstrated excellence in the form of research (publications, patents, presentations, etc.), leadership and relationship building and collaboration, technology exploration (patents, licenses, and other outputs such as cultivars, standards, policies and guidelines, technical services, etc.).
You will participate the growth of activities on plasma-based powder R&D, including but not limit to novel micro & nano particles synthesis, spheroidization, reconditioning, functionalization, thermal treatment and characterization at CEI Mississauga, your main contribution will be applying your computational and simulation skills for materials and process optimization. You will lead the effort in the development and application of tools and techniques for accelerating the discovery and demonstration of these new materials. Your responsibilities will include development of new research initiatives, preparation of research proposals, management and execution of R&D projects, leadership of collaborative research project teams, development and maintenance of research partnerships and delivery of services to clients as required.
