Postdoctoral Researcher - Vancouver, Canada - TRIUMF

TRIUMF

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Vancouver, Canada

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Description

Discover 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.

Welcome to the forefront of scientific exploration As a Postdoc Research Fellow, you'll be at the heart of unraveling the mysteries of rare decay phenomena

Your role is crucial:

from analyzing complex datasets to spearheading technical developments and presenting breakthrough results, you'll be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of our understanding.

Join our passionate team as we embark on a journey of discovery, leveraging your expertise to uncover insights that could reshape our understanding of fundamental physics.

With a focus on participation in data analysis, technical innovation, and result dissemination for rare decay experiments, your contributions will be both impactful and transformative.

As the successful applicant, you will have the opportunity to participate in research related to studies of rare kaon and pion decays and searches for dark matter with the CERN NA62 experiment and the PIONEER experiment at the Paul Scherrer Institut.

Responsibilities:

Data collection including shifttaking at CERN and possibly PSI
Data analysis and simulation
Technical instrument development
Preparation of reports
Presentation of results
Detector and experiment development
Administration of local and external computing facilities

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of data analysis techniques, machine learning, C++ and Python software, and detection techniques, particularly scintillators and Si detectors, used in particle physics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Recent Ph.
D in particle physics (within 5 years). Expert knowledge of particle and or nuclear physics, data analysis techniques, software, and detectors used in particle physics.

Length of position:
intended to be a 2-year term

Role Type:

Individual Contributor

Role Type:

Individual Contributor

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

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Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publications:

Application closing date:

July 29, 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.

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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.

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Pay:
$55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

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