| 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. 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, ALPHA-Canada, constitutes roughly one-third of the full ALPHA collaboration and leads ALPHA’s efforts in annihilation detection, microwave spectroscopy and magnetometry, and laser cooling. The successful candidate will join ALPHA-Canada’s Detector Group, led by TRIUMF and York University, and become a full member of ALPHA-Canada and the international ALPHA collaboration. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher who will lead the particle physics aspect of the experiment including hardware, software and analysis, and who also has interest in contributing to other areas including atomic, plasma, trap, spectroscopy and gravity physics. ALPHA is a dynamic experiment, where physicists from diverse disciplines interact and work very closely, and therefore willingness and interest in leaning new subjects is essential. The successful candidate is expected to lead the software and hardware efforts — from commissioning to physics analysis — on our new ALPHA-g detector system, which consists of a 20,000 channel radial-drift Time Projection Chamber, SiPM-based Barrel Cosmic Veto, and other ancillary detectors. They will participate in the operation and maintenance of the existing hardware and software, in particular a 30,000 channel Si vertex detector and its associated software.The successful candidate is also expected to play a leading role in data analysis, including the use of machine learning techniques. They will be based at CERN with occasional travel to Vancouver expected. The responsibilities include: - Playing a key role in the commissioning, operation, and physics analysis of the ALPHA-g detector system, in both hardware and software
- Participating in the operation and physics analysis of the existing ALPHA detector, including Si vertex detector
- Participating in ALPHA’s experimental program during antiproton and outside of beamtime at the Antiproton Decelerator (AD) facility at CERN
- Providing support to ALPHA-Canada members and their activities at CERN and in Canada
- Supervising and mentoring ALPHA-Canada graduate and undergraduate students
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: - Competency in ROOT, C++ and GEANT4
- A good understanding of the physics of particle detectors and the associated software
- Basic knowledge of detector electronics and data aquisition systems
- English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated capacity for independence in the focus and direction of research
- Ability to work under pressure, to multi-task and to deal with multiple simultaneous priorities in an effective, efficient manner
- A recent PhD in experimental particle or nuclear physics and relevant experience in an experimental project
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of multiple organizations (TRIUMF, York U, CERN, ALPHA Collaboration)
Although not a requirement, the following skills and experience would be considered an asset to your application. - Experience with gaseous detectors and TPC
- Experience with machine learning analysis
- Experience with mentoring or supervising undergraduate or graduate students
- Experience or interest in any of the following areas will be considered an asset: Si vertex detectors, particle tracking algorithms, FPGA firmware programming, LabVIEW programming, CAD drawing, ion/atom traps, non-neutral plasmas, cold atoms, vacuum and cryogenic systems, precision lasers, or microwave spectroscopy
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in French
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 816
- Employment Application Form
- Cover letter
- Brief statement of research interests
- Detailed CV with a list of publications
- Arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation or reference to be sent directly to recruiting@triumf.ca including Competition 816 in the subject line
Applications will be accepted until March 26th, 2021. It is important to note that due to operational 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. |
