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Research Officer, Astronomer
Job Summary
Category
Scientific / Technical Staff
Institution
National Research Council of Canada
Department
Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics
Number of Positions Available
4
Duration
5+ Years
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Penticton BC
Canada
Job Description
Four Positions in Radio Astronomy at the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre
The Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA), part of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), invites applications for four continuing appointments in radio astronomy. These positions offer a rare opportunity to conduct leading-edge research while shaping Canada’s leadership in science with the SKA and its global data infrastructure.
As a full member of the SKA Observatory, Canada is preparing for the transformative science the SKA will deliver. Successful candidates will help define this future, both through their own research and by supporting national and international community engagement with the SKA and its precursors, including CHIME and CHORD.
HAA is a collaborative and inclusive centre for innovation in astronomy. Our scientists, engineers, and data experts work across the electromagnetic spectrum to enable discovery. With this appointment, you will:
- Lead at a global frontier of radio and data-driven astronomy.
- Shape infrastructure and policy at the national and international level.
- Enjoy flexibility and balance, with family-friendly work arrangements.
- Benefit from comprehensive federal employee benefits, including health and dental coverage, pension plans, and generous leave.
- Work with leading scientists and engineers at DRAO, Canada’s national radio observatory in Penticton, BC. DRAO is home to major radio facilities (e.g., CHIME, CHORD) and is situated in a scenic, outdoor-oriented region with an excellent quality of life.
We seek individuals who are:
- Actively engaged in innovative research in areas aligned with SKA science goals, including dark energy and dark matter, extreme objects, time-domain astrophysics, and multi-messenger astronomy.
- Interested in scientific leadership and community support related to the SKA and its ecosystem.
- Experienced in radio astronomy and excited to help shape the future of astronomy research in Canada.
Application instructions:
Apply by November 10, 2025. For full details and to submit your application, visit the NRC Careers Portal: https://recruitment-recrutement.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/job-invite/24001/
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
342
Compensation Range
$83,985USD to $139,608USD
Included Benefits
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
Compensation Notes
Compensation
The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the AsRO or AcRO level with a salary range of $83,985CAD to $139,608CAD.
NOTE: Please note that the full RO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).
In addition, the incumbent who qualifies for the bilingual position will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800CAD per year.
Application Details
Application Instructions
Please apply directly on our website using the link below:
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2025 Aug 19
Application Deadline
2025 Nov 10
Reference Code
24001