Postdoctoral Researcher - Vancouver, Canada - TRIUMF

TRIUMF

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TRIUMF
, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada's particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations.

Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

Within
TRIUMF's dynamic ecosystem, the ATLAS group stands as a pillar of innovation and discovery.

As part of the ATLAS collaboration at CERN, our team plays a crucial role in one of the most ambitious scientific endeavors of our time—the exploration of the fundamental nature of matter and the universe.

With the upcoming upgrade to the ATLAS Inner Tracker (ITk), we are poised at the frontier of discovery, ready to unlock new realms of knowledge and understanding.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in ATLAS ITk, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in groundbreaking research, collaborating with leading scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of scientific exploration.

At
TRIUMF, we offer a stimulating and supportive environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued and your contributions will have a lasting impact on our understanding of the universe.

If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey of discovery and innovation,
TRIUMF welcomes you to join us in unveiling the universe's secrets.

BASIC FUNCTION:

To take a leading role in preparations for, assembly and testing of ATLAS ITk Silicon Strip detector modules, and assembling them onto their carbon fibre support structures in Vancouver.

In addition, to analyze data from the ATLAS experiment and document work in papers and presentations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Refine methods for strip module assembly and testing
Refine methods for testing modules on their support structures ('petals')
Develop quality control tools for the above
Disseminate results as articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and at national and international conferences and workshops
Provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students
Attend
TRIUMF ATLAS group meetings
Carry out ATLAS physics analysis

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Extensive knowledge of particle physics, detector physics, statistics, general programming and computing, good communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Recent PhD (received within 5 years) in experimental particle physics, with experience in radiation detector hardware and scientific computing.

Employment Type: 3-year Fixed Term - Full Time

Role Type:
Individual Contributor

Location:
On-site

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Total Rewards

At
TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package.

We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Salary Information:
$55, ,000

Benefits Information:

TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, EAP, Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
Excellent Employee Pension Plan
Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and AD&D.
Generous time away
Maternity and paternity leaves and topups
Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publications
Arrange for 3 letters of reference sent directly toApplication closing date:March 15, 2024

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at
TRIUMF.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all.

Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

Contact information:

Phone:
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4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A-
TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.