DRAGON Co-op Student (On-site)

TRIUMF; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel cost support

Job summary

TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, invites a student to design a recoil particle-identification detector concept for the DRAGON focal plane. The project includes CAD design, 3D printing, and integration with a microchannel plate assembly, followed by testing with radioactive sources.

Work closely with DRAGON group postdocs and graduate students on a daily basis, documenting progress in a written log and contributing to a novel detector development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 year's experience in a physics or engineering physics degree.
• Coding in either Python or C++ is an advantage.
• Use of spreadsheets & document processing.
• Mathematica is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Daily collaboration with DRAGON group postdocs and graduate students in lab and via computer work.
• Maintain a written log of progress.

Skills

Physics

CAD

3D Printing

Python

C++

Document Processing

Astrophysics

Design

Computer Work

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Introduction

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.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF. https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca http://www.rarestdrug.com

Basic Function

The student will work on a project to design a new concept for a recoil particle-identification detector at the focal plane of the DRAGON recoil separator for astrophysics. This will consist of design, including CAD and 3D printing, to attach a double-sided silicon strip detector to a microchannel plate and electrostatic mirror assembly. They will then assemble and install the device at the DRAGON focal plane and run tests using radioactive sources to verify the functionality of the device and characterize its response.

Responsibilities

The student will work on a daily basis with DRAGON group postdocs and graduate students both in the lab and via computer work. They will be expected to keep a written log of their progress.

Qualifications

• 1-2 year's experience in a physics or engineering physics degree
• Coding in either python, c++ an advantage
• Use of spreadsheets & document processing
• Use of Mathematica also an advantage

Outcomes

Development of novel detector type.

Skills Required

• 3D Printing
• Astrophysics
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Computer Work
• Design
• Document Processing
• Physics

Importance of TRIUMF

TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, is situated on the vibrant south campus of the University of British Columbia, nestled within the beautiful Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver, BC.

Benefits and Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff.

TRIUMF offers help with travel costs for students outside the Vancouver and surrounding area.

Salary, Dates, and Work Period

Applications closing date: September 21, 2026

Period of Work (possible 4 month extension): January 01, 2027-April 30, 2027

Salary is commensurate with academic progress and previous relevant work experience, and ranges from $ 2815 to $ 4238 per month including 4% vacation pay.

Equal Opportunity and Eligibility

TRIUMF is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified undergraduate students as defined below (unless stated otherwise above): Canadian undergraduate students or Canadian Permanent Resident undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada (or outside Canada) who are studying in a vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate. Foreign full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled at a designated learning institution at the post‑secondary level, and who are studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration, and who have a valid Canadian study permit which allows for employment off‑campus, and who have applied for a Social Insurance Number Foreign undergraduate students enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program of study abroad who have accepted, or are in the process of accepting, an "Invitation to Apply" for a work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program http://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html.

About TRIUMF

At TRIUMF, we’re passionate about accelerating discovery and innovation to improve lives and build 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.

Established in 1968 in Vancouver, TRIUMF is Canada’s particle accelerator centre. The lab is a hub for discovery and innovation inspired by a half‑century of ingenuity in answering some of nature’s most challenging questions. From the hunt for the smallest particles in the universe to the development of new technologies, TRIUMF solves problems and delivers impact. We drive compelling research and create ideas and innovations that benefit humanity.

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