The University of British Columbia’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and TRIUMF are seeking applications from recent particle physics graduates interested in a Postdoctoral position with the Rare Decay Group at TRIUMF. TRIUMF is Canada's particle accelerator centre, and one of the world's leading laboratories for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science. TRIUMF is an international centre for discovery and innovation, advancing fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research for science, medicine, and business.

As the successful applicant, you will have an 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 shift-taking at CERN and 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
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 - 70,000

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 top-ups

Postdoctoral applications must:

• Apply at TRIUMF Recruiting (Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publications )
• Arrange for 3 letters of reference sent directly to recruiting@triumf.ca and include JR101195 in the subject line

Application closing date:  
July 29, 2024

As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will need to provide acceptable proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or demonstrate that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the BC Human Rights Code. TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship.

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.
https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca
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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the
inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from
members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human
Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability,
political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or
Indigenous person.

Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

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