TRIUMF Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics STUDENT JOB PROGRAM Summer 2020 job posting Job number TR20-2-28 | ||
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Position Title:Research in theoretical nuclear physics | ||
Name of Project:Ab initio calculations of structure and reactions of light nuclei | ||
Overview:The goal of this project is to develop a predictive ab initio theory of nuclear structure and nuclear reactions for light nuclei. Such a theory is needed for understanding of nuclear reactions important for astrophysics, for understanding of fusion reactions important for the future energy generation, as well as for understanding of exotic nuclei investigated at rare isotope facilities like ISAC at TRIUMF. Student's work will focus on testing of modern nucleon-nucleon forces in calculations of electromagnetic transitions, energy levels, phase shifts and other observables in light atomic nuclei. | ||
Duties:The student will perform calculations using existing codes on parallel computers. She/he will also develop, implement and test additional features to supplement and generalize existing codes. | ||
Skills learned during this work experience:Microscopic nuclear theory and its link to the underlying quantum chromodynamics. Parallel programming in Fortran90, MPI, OpenMP. | ||
Qualifications:Knowledge of quantum mechanics. Computer programming in Python and a high-level language. | ||
Shiftwork required:No | ||
Period of work:May - August 2020 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:
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