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TRIUMF has recently received funding to build a Terahertz photon source, which will be powered by the existing 30 MeV superconducting electron linear accelerator, the e-linac. In addition to the present infrastructure, the Terahertz project necessitates the construction of a DC photo gun, a new beam transport system to the injector cavity, a buncher and a dedicated bunch compressor to produce the short electron bunches required for coherent emission of THz radiation.
The advertised position is associated with providing accelerator physics support to the project. The incumbent will produce a beam optics design of all the new beam transport and bunch compression sections. This includes developing specifications in consultation with other team members, performing beam optics and space charge dominated beam dynamics simulations, proposing a design to the team for review, and overseeing the detailed design and fabrication stages. Optionally, and depending on the availability of research funding, the term of the position may be extended to allow the incumbent to participate in the installation and commissioning phases.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform beam optics and beam dynamics simulations to optimize the accelerator structure for the coherent THz radiation production.
- Work in close collaboration with other TRIUMF beam physicists to integrate the new components into the existing layout.
- Produces documentation including requirement specifications, design notes and commissioning plans.
- Participates in the weekly Beam Physics Department meeting.
- Maintains international connections in accelerator physics and beam instrumentation.
- Optionally: participate in testing, installation and commissioning of accelerator components.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Sound knowledge of theoretical and experimental aspects of accelerator physics is required for the position. Practical experience in construction and commissioning of particle accelerators, especially modern low emittance photoemission driven electron injectors, would be beneficial. Previous experience in performing beam dynamic simulations involving space charge using computer codes such as ASTRA, WARP or similar will be considered advantageous.
NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:
The position requires the incumbent to be trained and designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). Training would be provided by TRIUMF.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Must have a Ph.D. in accelerator physics (received within 5 years), with a minimum of 2 years of experience in designing accelerator systems (inclusive of the experience acquired as a Ph.D. student).
Employment Type: 2-year Fixed Term
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: $55,000 - 70,000
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
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 [email protected] and include JR number (JRXXXXXX) in subject line
Application closing date:
March 19, 2024
As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will need to provide acceptable proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or demonstrate that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the BC Human Rights Code . TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship.
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