Photosensor 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 Overview Neutrino oscillations are the only experimentally verified observation of a process not described by the Standard Model (SM) of particle physics. Since their discovery in 1998, we have learned a lot about the parameters that govern these oscillations, but many questions remain. Perhaps the most exciting of these is to determine whether neutrino oscillations violate charge-parity (CP) symmetry, and so could potentially provide an explanation as to why we live in a matter-dominated universe. Super-Kamiokande (Super-K) has been one of the longest-running and most successful particle physics experiments of its generation. The measurements of Solar neutrinos, atmospheric neutrinos, and accelerator neutrinos in Super-K have revealed much of their nature, culminating in the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2015 and the Breakthrough Prize in 2016. Since 2018, Super-K has undergone significant upgrades to incorporate Gadolinium (Gd) into the detector for measuring the diffuse supernova neutrino background (DSNB). In addition to Super-K, the TRIUMF neutrino group is also involved in the next-generation Hyper-Kamiokande (Hyper-K) experiment in Japan, which aims to provide a definitive answer to CP violation in the lepton sector. One of the biggest challenges for both Super-K and Hyper-K is a complete understanding of the photosensors lining the inner walls of these detectors: the photomultiplier tubes (PMTs). The current level of understanding of the PMTs needs to be significantly improved to reduce detector systematic uncertainties and to reach the full physics potential of the experiments, particularly for CP-violation measurements. The photosensor test facility (PTF) at TRIUMF is a unique facility capable of performing such a task. The PTF is designed to enable detailed characterization of PMTs capable of detecting single photons. The key feature of the PTF is its ability to fire laser light at a PMT submerged in water from arbitrary angles and positions with a controlled magnetic field. We do this using an optical head that is translated/rotated using a motor-controlled gantry system. The goal of this particular position is to assist with data analysis and data taking using PTF.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Interest in scientific research and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.
• Data Analysis
• Physics
• Researching

Responsibilities

• Assist with data taking and analysis for the Photosensor Test Facility (PTF).
• Support testing and calibration of photomultiplier tubes (PMTs).
• Help operate and troubleshoot experimental hardware and data acquisition systems.
• Document procedures and summarize results for the research team.

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