Postdoctoral Research Associate for The Hyperk - Vancouver, Canada - TRIUMF

TRIUMF

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

TRIUMF

is Canada's particle accelerator centre, and one of the world's leading laboratories for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.

We are an international centre for discovery and innovation, advancing fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research for science, medicine, and business.

At
TRIUMF, we're passionate about accelerating discovery and innovation to improve lives and build a better world. 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.

The position is to advance long baseline and atmospheric neutrino oscillation research on Super-Kamiokande (Super-K) and Hyper-Kamiokande (Hyper-K) experiments.

The incumbent is expected to take the leading role in one or more of the areas of
TRIUMF group involvement, including:

the development of detector calibration hardware and software in Super-K, the Intermediate Water Cherenkov Detector (IWCD) and Hyper-K; the development and construction of the Water Cherenkov Test Experiment (WCTE) and the subsequent detector calibration and data analysis.

Responsibilities:

Operate and develop hardware and software for detailed PMT characterization for the Super-K, IWCD and Hyper-K detectors
Contribute to the design of the calibration hardware and software of WCTE, IWCD and Hyper-K
Contribute to Super-K and WCTE data analysis

- problem solving skills based on physics principles
- knowledge in detector hardware and simulation
- good oral and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
A PhD in particle or nuclear physics received within the last 5 years.

This is a temporary 3 year position.

TRIUMF is located on the south campus of the University of British Columbia, in the heart of Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver, BC.

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, attractive salary, and an excellent opportunity to enhance your career portfolio in a high profile national research facility.

Learn more about how the amazing research and work we do at
TRIUMF impacts humanity

Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publications
Arrange for 3 letters of reference sent directly to

Application closing date:
June 23, 2023

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TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship._

Contact information:

Phone:
Fax:

4004 Wesbrook Mall

Vancouver, BC

V6T 2A3