Graduate Position, McGill University – LoLX

This position represents an open-ended call for applicants. Applications and communications from qualified, interested candidates are welcome at any time.

This position is open to those with or finishing an undergraduate degree in physics, or related equivalent who have a strong interest in neutrinos and their underlying processes. This opportunity is flexible in term, and may be a 2 year Master’s of Science (MSc) or 4 year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) position depending on if the successful candidate already holds an MSc.Domestic and International candidates are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will work on the Light only Liquid Xenon experiment (LoLX). LoLX is a research and development experiment investigating equipment and techniques to be used in upcoming neutrino detectors. The potential candidate would work under the supervision of Prof. Thomas Brunner at McGill University in Montréal, Québec. On-campus work will be a major component of this position, including working in advanced optics research labs and contributing to cutting edge neutrino detection methods.

The potential project would include tasks suited to the candidates experience and interest. Opportunities exist for hardware development, construction, coding, and simulations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Thomas before applying. You can find how to apply to McGill for graduate positions here. Please note that the deadline to apply is December 15 annually for Fall semester acceptance.