TRIUMF
Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
STUDENT JOB PROGRAM
Fall 2018 job posting
Job number TR18-3-13

Position Title:

TITAN Co-op Student 

Name of Project:

Electron plasmas and single ions - trapping and manipulating charged particles 

Overview:

The atomic mass plays a critical role in furthering our understanding in many disciplines, from forensics to metrology. In nuclear physics where short-lived synthesized nuclides are studied, masses indicate the energetically allowed pathways for stellar-burning processes for nuclear astrophysics, the strength of the strong interaction and with that the limits of nuclear existence, and physics beyond the Standard Model, complementarily to experiments at the LHC-CERN. The unprecedented precision and accuracy of Penning trap mass spectrometers have made them the tool of choice for these measurements. Among Penning trap mass spectrometers at rare isotope beam facilities, TRIUMF’s Ion Trap for Atomic and Nuclear Science (TITAN) is unique for two reasons: its capability to charge breed ions to boost precision and its unparalleled measurement speed.

As the charge breeding process can worsen the ion beam properties, a Cooler Penning Trap (CPET) is under development to sympathetically cool the highly charged ions with an electron plasma. An electron gun has been developed, and its beam trapped, forming an electron plasma. This plasma requires rigorous characterization. To this end, a non-destructive detection is being developed based on the small currents induced in the trap structure by the electron plasma.

Duties:

The project is to design and build a low-noise amplifier system in coordination with TRIUMF’s Electronics Group. The amplifier will be test off-line and then installed to study the electron plasma's collective modes.

The student will also participate in all on-line experiments.

Skills learned during this work experience:

The student will learn about plasma physics, low-energy beam transport, control of a complex research facility, electronics development, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) procedures, and the physics motivation for atomic mass measurements.

Qualifications:

Student should have passed the first semester of upper division electromagnetism and a lab course including circuits with a grade of a B- or better.

Shiftwork required:

Yes

Period of work:

4 mo 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 2018-05-24.

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 TR18-3-13
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