Exotic Nuclei Theory Student Research Assistant (On-site)

TRIUMF • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre, and one of the world's leading laboratories for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve. TRIUMF’s student program typically hires ~40 students each term from across all disciplines who hang together socially and professionally during the term, and beyond. Our program offers young minds a chance to gather, learn, make new friends, and have fun doing so during their time at TRIUMF. We hold weekly ProD sessions for students which include different activities such as conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and active listening. Additionally, we hold weekly seminars about the different experiments at TRIUMF, and these talks specifically cater to students. Located on the UBC campus makes it easier for students to make friends, create memories, and explore Vancouver all while working at TRIUMF. TRIUMF’s student program is more than just a place to work, its learning, memories, friendships, exploration, and development all clubbed into one. Come join us to see how we are working to unlock the mysteries of the universe and shape the future. Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey. Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF. https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca http://www.rarestdrug.com

Project Overview: This project will focus on the development and application of powerful theoretical and AI/machine learning methods to explore fundamental questions on the structure of exotic nuclei, or more far-reaching connections to beyond-standard-model physics with neutrinos and dark-matter or searches for symmetry violation in the universe with radioactive molecules. The student will first gain familiarity and build confidence working with the basic ingredients of such calculations: nuclear forces connecting to the underlying theory of strong interactions (quantum chromodynamics), and first principles many-body simulations to predict properties of even the heaviest nuclei. Depending on particular interests, the student will have the exciting opportunity either to design and implement an extension to the existing computational infrastructure, work on computationally optimizing existing codes, or perform a series of calculations which will confront directly with experiments being performed at TRIUMF or other prominent experimental facilities across the world and collaborators at MIT and other world-class institutions.

Learning Outcomes: The student will learn to run and interpret leading-edge nuclear theory calculation, where emphasis will be placed on organizing and effectively communicating scientific results. With the latest advances in high-performance computing and optimization algorithms at her/his disposal, the student will gain experience with parallel-computing techniques such as OpenMP and MPI and work on some of the world’s largest supercomputers. Finally, there will be ample opportunities to further hone scientific writing and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Mastered material encountered in introductory quantum mechanics courses.
• Familiarity with concepts such as eigenvalues, wavefunctions, operators, unitary transformations, and angular-momentum algebra.
• Some computing experience is required.
• Fluency in either C++ (preferred) or Fortran highly desirable.
• C++ Programming Language
• Computer Literacy
• FORTRAN Programming Language
• Quantum Mechanics

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations, organize and interpret results, and work on implementing or testing extensions to existing codes.
• Take part in group and lab-wide activities, such as colloquia, seminars, and journal clubs.
• Interact with experimental colleagues, with whom they will have daily contact on-site at TRIUMF.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff
• Excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility
• Help with travel costs for students outside the Vancouver and surrounding area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed