Indigenous Summer Student Research Project

First Nations Jobs Online; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 31,415 - 47,296; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Round-trip airfare

Accommodations in Vancouver

Competitive rewards package

Job summary

TRIUMF, located on the UBC campus in Vancouver, is seeking eager and passionate Indigenous students for its research internship program. Participants will engage in cutting-edge projects under the guidance of experienced researchers, gaining valuable hands-on experience in particle and nuclear physics.

With a salary ranging from $2,815 to $4,238 per month and travel support for students outside Vancouver, this opportunity empowers candidates to thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to significant scientific discoveries.

Qualifications

• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident who self-identifies as Indigenous.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited Canadian university in an undergraduate program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing quantum sensors for particle physics applications.
• Contribute to the operation of high-tech equipment and research projects.

Skills

Passion for science

Engineering enthusiasm

Collaborative mindset

Education

Enrolled in an accredited Canadian university

Job description

Overview

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.

Student Program Overview

TRIUMF’s student program typically hires ~40 students each term from across all disciplines. It offers young minds a chance to gather, learn, make new friends, and have fun during their time at TRIUMF. We hold weekly ProD sessions for students covering conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and active listening, and weekly seminars about the different experiments at TRIUMF.

Located on the UBC campus, the program makes it easier for students to make friends, create memories, and explore Vancouver while working at TRIUMF.

Program Details

The successful candidate will choose from the selected list of research projects below, which are part of the TRIUMF student programme. Each supervisor has undergone mandatory Indigenous Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity Training.

• Mentorship from a local First Nation Siyám (Respected Elder in Halq’eméylem)
• Round‑trip airfare to Vancouver for the work term, and accommodations in Vancouver
• Students hired as Temporary TRIUMF Employees within our Student Program. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education level.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, students must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada, who self‑identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis)
• Be enrolled at an accredited Canadian university in an undergraduate degree programme

Application Procedure

Required documents:

• Covering letter (please include your preferred project and Indigenous self‑identification details)
• Resume
• Transcript of all post‑secondary grades (unofficial copies are accepted)

Research Projects

Developing Quantum Sensors for Particle Physics Applications—Pietro Giampa

TRIUMF’s CRONOS facility focuses on developing superconducting cryogenic quantum sensors for particle physics. The candidate will work directly with new technologies and participate in the operation of the dilution fridge. Sensors operate at ultra‑high vacuum (10‑8 mbar) and extremely low temperatures (~20 mK).

During the program, the group is expected to operate Be‑EST devices—Beryllium Electron‑capture in Superconducting Tunneling‑junctions—a world‑leading technique for beyond‑the‑standard‑model neutrino physics and quantum properties of weak decay using radioactive beryllium atoms embedded into thin‑film superconducting quantum sensors.

Image Reconstruction and AI Optimization of TIIGR Therapeutic Isotope Imager with Gamma Rays—Wojtek Fedorko

Cancer is a leading cause of death in Canada. Targeted Radionuclide Therapy (TRT) uses alpha‑emitting radionuclides such as Actinium‑225. The student will explore designs of a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imager based on a Compton Camera principle and apply AI‑based techniques for optimizing detector concept and image reconstruction quality.

Skills Required

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

Applicants should be passionate about science, engineering, and technology, driven to excel, and eager to be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking organization.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with academic progress and previous relevant work experience, ranging from $2,815 to $4,238 per month, including 4 % vacation pay. Competitive total rewards package and comprehensive benefits.

Travel and Accommodation Support

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

Application Closing Date

March 22, 2026 (may be extended)

Period of Work

May 04, 2026 – August 28, 2026

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

TRIUMF is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified undergraduate students as defined below.

Contact Information

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Office Address

4004 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T 2A3