TRIUMF
Canada's National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics
STUDENT JOB PROGRAM
Summer 2020 job posting
Job number TR20-2-28

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:

  • 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 TR20-2-28
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