TRIUMF
Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
STUDENT JOB PROGRAM
Fall 2018 job posting
Job number TR18-3-2

Position Title:

Testing of the CANREB RFQ Buncher, Pulsed Drift Tube, and Electron Beam Ion Source 

Name of Project:

CANadian Rare-isotope facility with Electron-Beam ion source (CANREB) project 

Overview:

TRIUMF is enhancing its rare isotope production capabilities by creating a new scientific infrastructure known as the Advanced Rare IsotopE Laboratory (ARIEL). A critical part of this expansion is the CANadian Rare-isotope facility with Electron-Beam ion source (CANREB) project which combines a high-resolution separator, a gas-filled radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ) cooler and buncher, a pulsed drift tube (PDT), an electron beam ion source (EBIS) charge-breeder, and a Nier-type magnetic spectrometer to deliver pure rare isotope beam for post-acceleration. We are looking for a student to help with testing the RFQ buncher, PDT, and EBIS with beam from an offline alkali ion source to characterize device performance and demonstrate readiness for delivery of rare isotope beams for cutting edge nuclear science experiments.

Duties:

The work entails verifying readiness of the CANREB RFQ, PDT and EBIS for testing with offline ion source beam, and characterizing device performance, in particular with respect to transmission efficiency and beam quality. The impact of several operational parameters on individual device performance must be measured systematically. Relevant parameters include (but are not limited to) RF frequency and amplitude, trapping and ejection voltages, switch timing, buffer gas pressure, magnetic field, and electron beam current. Ion beam current will be measured using beamline diagnostics such as Faraday cups, channeltrons, and Allison-type emittance scanners.

Skills learned during this work experience:

The student will gain exposure to technology and techniques which are widely used in experimental work at particle, nuclear and accelerator based research facilities worldwide. They gain firsthand experience in areas such as vacuum technology, RF circuitry, high voltage systems and beam diagnostics. This experience will provide an in-depth knowledge to the types of tools, materials, equipment, and technology relevant to the field. Furthermore, this project will help promote various transferrable skills such as the ability to finish tasks with speed, efficiency, and attention to detail as well as learn how to work collaboratively to complete complex tasks and document results.

In addition, CANREB system test results will be presented in a technical publication, and the student will be highly encouraged to present the results at a relevant conference.

Qualifications:

Students with experience in (or an interest in) ion trapping and low energy (< 60 keV) ion beam transport are encouraged to apply. Useful skills include: experience with RF circuitry, general electronics, vacuum hardware, ion beam diagnostic tools, and using EPICS or similar control systems.

Shiftwork required:

No

Period of work:

Sept-Dec 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 2018-05-24.

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 TR18-3-2
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.
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http://www.triumf.ca