TRIUMF
Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
STUDENT JOB PROGRAM
Summer 2018 job posting
Job number TR18-2-2

Position Title:

ARIEL stable atom source research student 

Name of Project:

Stable "Mass Marker" Atom Sources for ISOL Targets 

Overview:

The capability to introduce a controlled supply of atoms of an element of interest to ARIEL targets/ion sources is a development priority. Additionally, the integration of this development into ISAC targets could provide both valuable input for their development and support ongoing ISAC operation. This capability has proven to be invaluable for target/ion source development (TISD), molecular beam formation, ion beam tuning and efficiency investigations at a number of ISOL facilities worldwide. The atom sources, commonly termed “mass markers” are typically resistively heated refractory metal capillaries. They must survive the thermally and radioactively harsh environments of ISOL targets and provide a stable atom supply when required.

Duties:

- Mechanical design to integrate the atom sources into the ARIEL target design.
- Electrical integration of the resistively heated atom sources.
- Thermal simulations to determine the heating and shielding requirements using software such as COMSOL multiphysics or ANSYS.
- Collation of element specific heating requirements based on vapour pressures.
- Testing and characterization of prototype systems.

Skills learned during this work experience:

- Complex multiphysics simulation experience using software like COMSOL, ANSYS
- Analysis skills with which to interpret simulation results
- Experience with CAD-type mechanical design environment
- Mechanical and electrical design experience with skilled engineers
- Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art test stands

Qualifications:

3rd or 4th year Mech.Eng. / Eng.Phys. / Phys. student wanted for two work terms. Requires some familiarity with thermal simulations and hands-on lab experience. Knowledge of mechanical design would be an asset.

Shiftwork required:

No

Period of work:

May - Aug 2018 with possible 4-month extension  
Salary is commensurate with academic progress and previous relevant work experience, and ranges from $ 2080 to $ 2800 per month plus 4% vacation pay.
TRIUMF pays round-trip airfare (this does not apply to Vancouver/Victoria students); for Vancouver Island students, TRIUMF will pay ferry costs.

TRIUMF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified undergraduate students as defined below:

  • Canadian undergraduate students or Canadian Permanent Resident undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited post secondary institution in Canada (or outside Canada) who are studying in a vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate.
  • Foreign full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled at a designated learning institution at the post-secondary level, and who are studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration, and who have a valid Canadian study permit which allows for employment off-campus, and who have applied for a Social Insurance Number
  • Foreign undergraduate students enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program of study abroad who have accepted, or are in the process of accepting, an "Invitation to Apply" for a work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/apply.asp

Applications must be received at TRIUMF by 4:00pm Pacific time on 2018-01-22.

To apply for any of the job postings, you must submit one application for each and every job for which you wish to be considered. Please combine all documents into one PDF for each job. All applications can be attached to one email in PDF format. Please do not send electronic documents in formats other than PDF. Please save the PDF as lastname-job number (eg Smith-15.pdf)

    An application consists of a:
  • Covering letter
  • Resume
  • Transcript of all post secondary grades (unofficial copies are accepted)
  • in addition, an online application form must be filled out for each job
    Applications must also clearly indicate:
  • The number of academic terms completed (i.e. terms, semesters, or quarters)
  • The number of work terms completed (or the equivalent)
  • The TRIUMF Job Number must be clearly stated in the covering letter

Students within an university co-op program MUST apply for TRIUMF jobs through their university co-op education office.

Email to:

student@triumf.ca

Mail to:

TRIUMF Student Program
Job Number TR18-2-2
4004 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, B.C.
V6T 2A3

No phone calls please. TRIUMF wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, and regrets that only those being considered will be contacted.

TRIUMF is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia.
For more information, visit our web site
http://www.triumf.ca