| 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 Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary in collaboration with TRIUMF is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on hyperfine spectroscopy and magnetometry for the ALPHA-Canada Research Group. ALPHA (Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus) is a leading international project located at CERN near Geneva, Switzerland that aims to perform precision tests of fundamental symmetries between matter and antimatter with trapped antihydrogen atoms. ALPHA has made major advancements in spectroscopy of antihydrogen and is currently finalizing the installation of a new apparatus for gravitational studies of antihydrogen, known as ALPHA-g. The Canadian contingent of ALPHA, known as ALPHA-Canada, constitutes roughly one-third of the full ALPHA collaboration and leads ALPHA’s efforts in microwave spectroscopy and magnetometry, laser cooling, and annihilation detection. The successful candidate will join the University of Calgary and TRIUMF teams and become a full member of ALPHA-Canada as well as the wider ALPHA collaboration. This is a joint University of Calgary and TRIUMF position, hired through TRIUMF. The position will be stationed at CERN with occasional travel to Calgary and Vancouver expected. Applicants must have a good understanding of the physics of microwave systems. The primary responsibilities will include: - Playing a key role in the advancement and operation of the microwave program for the ALPHA experiment, which includes hyperfine spectroscopy of antihydrogen and magnetometry
- Participating fully in ALPHA’s experimental program during antiproton beamtime at the Antiproton Decelerator (AD) facility at CERN
- Providing support to ALPHA-Canada members and their activities at CERN
As our ideal candidate, you will have strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. Your other qualifications include: - A good understanding of the physics of microwave systems
- Experience with electronics, setup of experiments, and measurement techniques
- English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated capacity for independence in the focus and direction of research
- A recent PhD in Physics or Engineering
While not required, the below qualifications and experience would be viewed as an asset: - Familiarity with standard physics related software such as Matlab, Python, LabVIEW, or similar
- French communications skills would be considered an asset
- Experience with mentoring or supervising undergraduate or graduate students
- Knowledge of design, assembly, commissioning, and optimization of experimental physics systems in relevant areas such as cryogenics, ion and atom trapping, particle detection, particle beam transport, vacuum technology, and monitoring systems
This is a grant funded position and the term of employment will be based on an initial commitment of two years. Salary will be competitive depending on experience. TRIUMF is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Your application package must be submitted by email to recruiting@triumf.ca. To be accepted for consideration applications must be complete, and must include the following in one PDF file: - Subject line: Competition 815
- Employment Application Form
- Cover letter
- Brief statement of research interests
- Detailed CV with list of publications
- Arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation or reference to be sent directly to recruiting@triumf.ca including Competition 815in the subject line
Applications will be accepted until March 26, 2021 It is important to note that due to operation necessity, TRIUMF will as needed, make hiring decisions that could pre-empt the application closing date. Accordingly, we suggest candidates submit expressions of interest in a timely fashion. About the University of Calgary The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca. To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested, and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. |
