S2024 - PHYSICS - WSCOOP - Extraction methods of information for applications of quantum materials - Ottawa, Canada - University of Ottawa
Description
Description
of tasks (hours):Recherche / Research:625Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions:
1Expected Enrolment:
NAWork Start Date:
mai 06, 2024Work End Date:
août 23, 2024Total Work Hours:
625Language of Work:
Anglais | EnglishGraduate Hourly Rate:
15.99Undergraduate Hourly Rate:
20.68Requirements and Nature of Work:
KEY ACTIVITIES
The candidate will:
1. Learn to work safely in an optics lab, including the operation of state-of-the-art, high power/high energy femtosecond laser systems.
2. Understand the fundamental concepts of attosecond science, such as high harmonic generation and femtosecond laser technology.
3. Learn to perform optical experiments over a broad range of wavelengths.
4. Present ongoing progress at regular round table meetings and prepare a final written report.
Depending on the chose project, the candidate may:
5. Integrate detector and motorized actuators into optical setups and with existing software.
6. Work with nanostructured materials and devices.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Applicants should have completed their 2nd or 3rd year of studies in physics or engineering physics.
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident students enrolled in a certified co-op program with a cumulative average of B+ are eligible.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Applicant should have a basic knowledge and strong interest in ultrashort lasers, optics, electro-dynamics, atomic and solid state physics.
• Applicant should have knowledge of, or interest in, learning Python.
• Applicant should possess strong oral and written communication skills.
All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law.