Postdoctoral Researcher – TRIUMF
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The SuperCDMS is an experiment employing cryogenic semiconductor detectors to search for evidence of low-mass dark matter particles interacting with regular matter.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the final steps of the construction of SuperCDMS at SNOLAB. Specific responsibilities will be assigned based on needs, skills and interests.
- Play a key role in the experiment commissioning (starting mid 2025) with a focus on cryogenic and/or detector operations.
- Contribute to the operation of SuperCDMS.
- Play a leading role in the analysis of data by developing or improving analysis methods. This applies to data already existing as well as data to be acquired by SuperCDMS once operational.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibility, but you may be asked to contribute to instructing and directing graduate and undergraduate students.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
The incumbent needs a solid understanding of particle physics and particle detectors. Experience in data analysis and hands-on experimental work is expected. Background in cryogenics is an asset though not a requirement. The incumbent is expected to contribute to the construction of the experiment underground at SNOLAB which in turn requires that the candidate will be able to access the laboratory (crowded elevator ride 2000 m down to the laboratory level followed by a roughly 1.5 km walk through a hot and dusty mine).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
The incumbent is required to have a PhD degree (received within 5 years) in experimental astroparticle physics or related field.
Length of position: intended to be a 2 year term
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Total Rewards
At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.
Salary Information: $55,000 – 70,000
Benefits Information:
- TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, EAP, Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
- Excellent Employee Pension Plan
- Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and AD&D.
- Generous time away
- Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups
Postdoctoral applications must:
- Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publications
- Arrange for 3 letters of reference sent directly to recruiting@triumf.ca and include JR number (JRXXXXXX) in subject line
Application closing date:May 18, 2024
As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will need to provide acceptable proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or demonstrate that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the BC Human Rights Code. TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship.
Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
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Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
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