Competition # 518Postdocs - Accelerator Physics and RIB PhysicsAs one of the leading accelerator centers worldwide exploring the structure of matter with a variety of accelerated particle beams, our 500 MeV cyclotron provides the primary proton beams that are used for the majority of TRIUMFs research programs, which consists of molecular and materials science, nuclear medicine, and nuclear physics and astrophysics within our ISAC facility. ISAC is a rare isotope beam (RIB) production and acceleration facility with the highest power driver beam in the world, producing some of the most intense RIBs of certain species. TRIUMF is currently expanding with the construction of the Advanced Rare IsotopE Laboratory (ARIEL) which will broaden TRIUMF's (and Canada's) capabilities to produce and study isotopes for physics and medicine. ARIEL will include a new high power electron linear accelerator as a driver for the production of rare isotopes via photo fission, and a second target for an additional proton beam line.In support of these initiatives, we are recruiting Postdocs with a recent PhD in an accelerator physics or radioactive ion beam discipline (or related experimental physics field), and relevant experience working in a similar research laboratory environment. If your knowledge and skill sets are a match for one of the following positions, we encourage you to apply: ARIEL Target Development: This position supports the development of the radioactive ion beam (RIB) targets/sources for the AETE (electron driver) and APTW (proton driver) ARIEL target stations. The work will be a mixture of design simulations and practical lab tests. You will require a good knowledge of the physics of radioactive ion beam production and the associated hardware of target/sources, including some background in simulating target/source optimizations. A knowledge of nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry would be an asset. High Energy Beam Development: This position supports investigations towards optimizing the performance of the TRIUMF linear accelerators. On the ISAC side the position supports the beam delivery from the ISAC heavy ion accelerator. This includes oversight of operator tuning of the ISAC post-accelerator to achieve the desired energy and isotopes. and assisting in the development of High Level Applications (HLA) to facilitate operation. On the ARIEL side the position will support the commissioning and beam intensity ramping of the ARIEL electron linac including the development of HLA to support operation. You have a good knowledge of particle beam dynamics and linear accelerators including the associated hardware of heavy ion accelerators both for room temperature and superconducting structures or superconducting high intensity electron linacs. A familiarity with modern programming techniques and control systems would be an asset. ARIEL Beam Physics: The position involves beam physics developments towards the efficient transport of rare isotope beams from the target stations to the experiments or the post accelerator. Your work will be concentrated on the new ARIEL low energy beam lines but could involve some associated ARIEL hardware or tuning development including mass separation or charge breeding. Beam optics simulations will define the final specifications for the beam lines design and components, followed by developing a commissioning strategy and participation in the commissioning work. You have a demonstrated knowledge of particle beam dynamics and the associated hardware of heavy ion beam lines, including a good understanding of the functioning of ion sources and mass separation techniques. A familiarity with modern programming techniques and control systems would be an asset. ISAC Low Energy Beam Development: The position supports the production, mass separation, charge breeding and transport and beam delivery of low energy radioactive ion beams to ISAC low energy experiments or to the ISAC accelerator. Based on presently used strategies, you will have an opportunity to develop novel software and hardware tools to facilitate beam tuning for the low energy part of the beam delivery system. A secondary focus may involve responsibilities related to the routine operation and beam delivery at ISAC. You have a good knowledge of particle beam dynamics, a basic knowledge of nuclear physics and experience with the associated hardware of RIB production, purification and transport. This would include a good understanding of the functioning of ion sources and mass separation techniques. A familiarity with modern programming techniques and control systems would be an asset. If the prospect of joining TRIUMF in one of these roles excites you, tell us in your cover letter where your strengths lie, and which position you are interested in. In an interview, you will be asked to elaborate on your own personal experience and knowledge so our hiring manager can see if we can match your skills to one of the vacant positions. TRIUMF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Your complete application package should be submitted by email to recruiting@triumf.ca and will include the following in one complete PDF file:
Applications will be accepted until 2016-06-15 TRIUMF Human Resources, 2016-04-30 4004 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 2A3 · Tel: 604 222-1047 · Fax: 604 222-1074 · www.triumf.ca |
