TRIUMF Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics STUDENT JOB PROGRAM Fall 2018 job posting Job number TR18-3-5 | ||
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Position Title:ALPHA Antimatter Project Undergraduate Research Student | ||
Name of Project:ALPHA Antimatter Project at CERN | ||
Overview:The ALPHA Antihydrogen experiment is an exciting international project located at CERN, European Particle Physics Centre in Geneva. Our goal is to perform spectroscopic and gravitational studies on antihydrogen (the antimatter counterpart of hydrogen atoms), in order to test fundamental symmetries between matter and antimatter. We have recently succeeded in confining antihydrogen atoms in a magnetic “bottle” for up to 1000 seconds, and performed the first measurement of its spectrum. The Canadian collaboration, consisting of a consortium of universities and laboratories (UBC, Calgary, SFU, TRIUMF, York), are playing major roles in wide range of the ALPHA activities, from particle detector design to precision spectroscopy. We are currently constructing the ALPHA-g apparatus, is a new vertical antimatter trap to study the gravitational force on antimatter. By dropping antimatter inside our trap, we plan to study if antimatter falls in the same way as matter does. | ||
Duties:The student will be based at CERN for a few months to work on the ALPHA-g antimatter gravity project. In particular, he/she will assist the construction, the testing, the commissioning, and the operating of the new the ALPHA-g antimatter detector. The tasks involved are are mostly hands-on, with some software components. Shift work will be required. | ||
Skills learned during this work experience:- Antimatter physics- Particle detector development - Electronics development and testing - Analysis, modelling, and simulation skills - Working on an Internationally high profile project - Public presentation skills | ||
Qualifications:An upper level Physics, or Engineering Physics student is preferred. Some experience in working with experimental hardware and electronics is a must. Previous experience with vacuum and cryogenic systems is also considered an asset. Working knowledge of C++, the experience with the ROOT analysis package, and LabView programming is desired. A strong interest in making important contributions to antimatter research and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment is desired. | ||
Shiftwork required:Yes | ||
Period of work:3 months | ||
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.
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