Postdoctoral Researcher - Particle Physics - PIONEER experiment

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites recent graduates in particle physics for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in their Department of Physics and Astronomy. Focused on pioneering experiments related to pion decays, the role involves advanced research, data collections, and publishing findings. The opportunity includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to contribute to pioneering research in a prestigious institution.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent Employee Pension Plan

Generous time away

Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. (within 5 years) or nearly completing Ph.D.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and simulation.
• Knowledge of detectors, especially silicon detectors and liquid noble gas detectors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in data collection including shift-taking at PSI.
• Contribute to simulations and data analysis, detector and electronics R&D.
• Prepare reports for scientific journals and supervise students.

Skills

Data analysis techniques

C++

ROOT

Geant4

Machine learning techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in particle physics

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The University of British Columbia’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and TRIUMF are seeking applications from recent particle physics graduates interested in a Postdoctoral position with the Rare Decay Group.

As the successful applicant, you will have an opportunity to participate in research related to studies of pion decays and search for exotics with the PSI PIONEER experiments (https://pioneer.triumf.ca).

PIONEER is a new experimental effort to measure the pion branching ratio at an unprecedented precision. It is building upon previous experiments at TRIUMF (PIENU) and PSI (PEN) and is exploring advanced technologies including noble liquid calorimetry and Low Gain Avalanche Detectors (LGADs).

Responsibilites

The successful applicant will focus on, and contribute in a significant manner to simulations and data analysis, detector and electronics R&D, and experiment-related operations, including:

Participating in data collection including shift-taking at PSI

Participating in detector and experiment development at TRIUMF

Preparing reports and disseminating results as articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and at national and international conferences and workshops

Supervising undergraduate and/or graduate students

Knowledge And Skills

As the successful applicant, you will have a good knowledge of data analysis techniques, software, and detection techniques used in particles physics. Ideally this will include:

Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and simulation

Familiarity with C++; and proficiency in the use of ROOT and Geant4, and interest in machine learning techniques

Knowledge or expertise in detectors, especially silicon detectors and liquid noble gas detectors, and electronics

Good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work as an effective team member

Ability and flexibility to travel to Switzerland as required

Minimum Qualifications

Your qualifications include a recent Ph.D. (within 5 years) in particle physics (or you are expecting to complete your PhD within a few months).

This grant funded position is jointly offered by UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and TRIUMF. The successful applicant will be employed by and located at TRIUMF, in Vancouver, BC, and will have an initial term of one year. This may be renewed based on mutual satisfaction and continued grant funding. Salary will be competitive depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefit package is offered.

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 - 76,000

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

Postdoctoral Applications Must

Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publications

Arrange for 3 letters of reference sent directly to [e-mail] and include JR101728 in the subject line

Application Closing Date

July 30, 2025

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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.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number LI-58698 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the researcher profile of the supervisor [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/node/14940] for this position to learn more about their research.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

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UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one's own way. UBC's Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) [ www.postdocs.ubc.ca/ ] is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future. In addition to providing support and advocacy for all postdocs, the PDFO is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities [ www.postdocs.ubc.ca/professional-development-events ] that foster the development of soft skills needed in today's professional environments, helping them secure future careers in their chosen fields.

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