TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre, is a publicly funded, not-for-profit research laboratory that is a hub for discovery and innovation. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

 

ALPHA (Antihydrogen Laser PHysics Apparatus) is an international project located at CERN near Geneva, Switzerland, that aims to perform precision tests of fundamental symmetries between matter and antimatter with trapped antihydrogen atoms.

 

ALPHA has made major advancements in spectroscopy of antihydrogen. Moreover, it is leading the way in the gravitational studies of antihydrogen with the apparatus known as ALPHA-g. The Canadian contingent of ALPHA, ALPHA-Canada, constitutes roughly one-third of the full ALPHA collaboration and leads ALPHA’s efforts in annihilation detection, microwave spectroscopy, magnetometry, and laser cooling. The successful candidate will join ALPHA-Canada’s Detector Group, led by TRIUMF, and become a full member of ALPHA-Canada and the international ALPHA collaboration.

 

In support of the ALPHA-g physics program, we are currently recruiting to immediately fill a postdoctoral position that will play a leading role in the particle and detector physics aspects of the ALPHA-g experiment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and operation of the ALPHA-g detectors and associated software at CERN’s Antiproton Decelerator. This includes detector level-data analysis, as well as physics-level data analysis. Moreover, the successful candidate will contribute to electronics development as required. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong software background.

 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and support the ALPHA research program. They will be expected to:

The successful candidate will have excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. Other qualifications include:

Although not required, the following skills and experience would be considered assets to your application.

 Qualifications include a Ph.D. in particle physics, nuclear physics or a related field. Individuals expecting to complete a PhD within two months are also encouraged to apply.

 

This grant funded position will be based at CERN and the term of employment will be based on an initial commitment to a one-year term. This may be renewed annually, based on mutual satisfaction and continued grant funding.

 

APPLICANTS MUST:

 The application review process will begin 1 May 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.