TRIUMF
Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
STUDENT JOB PROGRAM
Spring 2019 job posting
Job number TR19-1-11

Position Title:

PMT Test Facility Researcher 

Name of Project:

PMT Test Facililty 

Overview:

The PMT Test Facility (or PTF) is a facility in the TRIUMF Meson hall. The PTF is designed to allow detailed characterization of large PhotoMultiplier Tubes (PMTs) that are used in current experiments (like Super-Kamiokande) and future experiments (like Hyper-Kamiokande). The key features of the PTF are the ability to fire laser light at a PMT from arbitrary angles and directions and measure the reflected laser light at various points. We do this using a pair of optical heads that are translated/rotated using a motor-controlled gantry system. These measurements must all be done in water.
We are in the middle of commissioning the PTF and are making the first complete measurements of Super-Kamiokande PMTs. The student would assist in this work.

Duties:

The PTF is in full operation soon for a large range of detailed optical measurements for the Super-Kamiokande PMTs and prototype Hyper-Kamiokande PMTs.
Her/his major duties would include

- develop detailed measurement procedures, including position, angle, polarization, and magnetic field dependence.
- help with many elements of operation, including motor-controllers, magnetic field measurements and electrical pulse digitizers
- development and debugging of the modeling of the system with simulation code (GEANT)
- detailed analysis of the PTF data for various types of PMTs
- improvement of PTF setup for reduced uncertainties, increased flexibility and faster turn-around.

Skills learned during this work experience:

- Operation of large photosensors
- Operation of a complicated precision calibration system
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Analysis of critical detector data and assessment of statistical and systematic uncertainties
- Presentation skills from reports in regular meetings on national and international level

Qualifications:

We are looking for a motivated physics student to work on an exciting HEP project. The core skills that we are looking for include
- Ability to quickly learn several new computer tools and software packages.
- Basic programming skills.
- Experience in rapid and thorough data analysis.
- Ability to independently solve problems and investigate alternatives.

Beneficial skills would include
- Experience with using Linux OS.
- C++ programming experience.
- Understanding of the basics of photo-multiplier tubes.
- Experience with motor control systems.
- ROOT experience.

Shiftwork required:

No

Period of work:

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 2018-09-24.

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 TR19-1-11
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