Postdoctoral Researcher

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In support of our Nuclear Physics program, we are currently accepting applications to fill two Postdoctoral Researcher roles within our Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy at ISAC (GRSI) group. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to lead and support basic research experiments utilizing all aspects of the TIGRESS Sprectrometer at ISAC. The successful applicants will be expected to

• Lead and participate directly in research with TIGRESS and other devices operated under the GRSI project funding

• Disseminate results as articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as presentations at national and international conferences and workshops

• Simulate, construct, install, integrate, commission and operate components of the TIGRESS high-purity germanium gamma-ray spectrometer and its ancillary detectors

• Assist in developing, operating, monitoring and maintaining the TIGRESS digital data acquisition system

• Supervise undergraduate or graduate students

Applicants must have extensive knowledge of contemporary nuclear structure, radiation detection and measurement, and operation of radiation detectors in general and semiconductor detectors in particular.

Demonstrated good oral and written communications skills, proficiency with scientific computing and data analysis using C++ and ROOT and basic knowledge of digital data acquisition are also required.

Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

The successful incumbents must have substantially completed their requirements for a Ph.D. degree (within 5 years) in nuclear physics, nuclear chemistry, or nuclear science, including a successful oral thesis defense with a grade of "passed with minor changes" or equivalent.

This grant funded position will be based at TRIUMF and the term of employment will be based on an initial commitment one year. This may renewed for up to three years, based on mutual satisfaction and continued grant funding.

Salary will be competitive depending on experience.

Employment Type : Fixed Term - Full Time 
Role Type:   Individual Contributor

Location: On-site

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 : $66, ,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

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 : $65, ,000

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

• Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publications 
• Arrange for 3 letters of reference sent directly to  and include JR number (JRXXXXXX) in subject line

Application closing date:

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

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