TITAN Postdoctoral Fellow

at  TRIUMF

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The successful candidate understands experimental techniques for precision radioactive-ion-beam measurements. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong oral and written communication as well as teamwork, independent working, and a strong work ethic are requisite. A preference is for ion-trapping techniques, beam dynamics, UHV systems, ion optics, electronics, instrumentation, high voltage systems, control systems, and data acquisition systems. Scientific experience in nuclear structure, nuclear astrophysics, or fundamental interactions is beneficial.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

A PhD (received within the last 5 years) in experimental nuclear, atomic, accelerator physics, or its equivalent, with the relevant skills to operate and maintain ion traps at accelerator-based facilities.
Role Type:
6. Individual Contributor
Role Type: Individual Contributor
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: $65,000 - 76,000

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:

• 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 JR number (JRXXXXXX) in subject line
Application closing date:
January 29, 2025
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.
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• Maintain, operate, and repair the designated TITAN ion-trap subsystem
• Perform technical research to upgrade or to improve the experimental infrastructure
• Couple that subsystem to all other ion-trap systems
• Document system changes and optimizations
• Perform light industrial, mechanical, and electrical tasks as required
• Participate in on-line experiments, data analysis, and publication preparation
• Disseminate results through timely publications and through participation in national and/or international conferences and workshops
• Perform all work safely, efficiently, and professionally