TRIUMF
Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
STUDENT JOB PROGRAM
Summer 2020 job posting
Job number TR20-2-16

Position Title:

TITAN Coop Student 

Name of Project:

Building a second-generation electron gun for quantum ion manipulation 

Overview:

TITAN is a world-leader in precision mass measurements of radioactive species. By combining atomic-, nuclear-, and accelerator-physics techniques, we can manipulate a single ion or a cloud in a fraction of a second, leading to high-precision and -accuracy Penning trap mass spectrometry. These measurements allow us to investigate how stars evolve, why the nucleus sticks together, and the limits of the Standard Model. Still higher precision can be achieved by stripping electrons from the radioactive ions in the Electron Beam Ion Trap (EBIT).

The EBIT traps radioactive ions and then uses a high-energy electron beam produced by an electron gun to successively knock off bound electrons. A second-generation gun has been designed and will be machined this spring. The student will assist in the commissioning of the new gun and its characterization. In addition, the student will participate in all on-line experiments, leading to publications in international, peer-reviewed journals.

Duties:

The student will assist in the cleaning and assembly of the new electron gun following TITAN ultra-high-vacuum procedures, its installation, the conditioning of the cathode, and verification of the the new gun performance. Other EBIT-related tasks may include setup of evaporative cooling, analysis of charge-state distributions, and emittance measurements. The individual will participate in physics discussions on technical and scientific matters.

Skills learned during this work experience:

The student will learn about
- the physics motivation for atomic mass measurements
- charge breeding for accelerator and nuclear physics
- the operation and control of a complex research facility
- electrostatic beam optics
- ion detection systems
- high-voltage systems
- strong magnetic fields
- ultra-high vacuum procedures and protocols

Qualifications:

The incumbent should
- have completed one semester of upper-division electromagnetism
- be familiar with a programming language
- possess strong communication and organizational skills
- value teamwork

Shiftwork required:

Yes

Period of work:

4 mo extension possible within TITAN 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 2020-01-26.

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 TR20-2-16
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