TRIUMF
Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
STUDENT JOB PROGRAM
Fall 2018 job posting
Job number TR18-3-5

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.

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 TR18-3-5
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.

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