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National Research Council Canada

Canadian SKA Scientist Program Postdoctoral Positions in Astronomy and Astrophysics Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada in Canada

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Up to two fixed-term positions will be funded in 2026 for up to 5 years. The program offers full salary, research and travel funding, relocation support, and a compensation package comparable to prestigious postdoctoral fellowships.

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

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Canada

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National Research Council Canada

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Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Computational Science
Radio Astronomy
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Canadian SKA Scientist Program — postdoctoral positions in astronomy and astrophysics at Canadian universities.

The Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada, is funding up to two fixed-term positions in 2026 for early-career researchers to conduct independent research and contribute directly to SKA science. The program supports work on the Square Kilometre Array and its pathfinders, with a strong emphasis on innovative instrumentation, technology, and discovery-driven research.

Positions can be held at a Canadian institution of the scientist’s choice, provided the host institution agrees to host the applicant and identifies a faculty member as the point of contact. Applications must include an endorsement letter from the proposed host institution.

Funding: full salary, research and travel funding, and relocation support. The compensation package is described as comparable to other prestigious postdoctoral fellowships.

Duration: up to 5 years. Work location: Canada.

Deadline: 2026-11-06. How to apply: read the Announcement of Opportunity on the NRC website and submit the online application by the deadline, including the required host-institution endorsement letter.

Funding details

Up to two fixed-term positions will be funded in 2026 for up to 5 years. The program offers full salary, research and travel funding, relocation support, and a compensation package comparable to prestigious postdoctoral fellowships.

What's required

Early-career researchers are eligible. Applicants must propose independent research related to SKA science and secure a Canadian host institution that agrees to host them and identifies a faculty point of contact. Applications must include an endorsement letter from the proposed host institution.

How to apply

Review the Announcement of Opportunity on the NRC website for full policies and instructions. Submit the online application by 23:59 PT on Friday, 6 November 2026, including the required endorsement letter from the host institution.

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