Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation. Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all. 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. To perform and support scientific research and experiments at the IRIS Reaction Spectroscopy Facility at TRIUMF. The experiments are focused on direct nuclear reactions of rare isotopes with reaccelerated beams. The IRIS facility utilizes novel thin solid hydrogen and deuterium targets, for studying transfer reactions and inelastic scattering of exotic nuclei. The postdoc will be actively encouraged to pursue their own research and development ideas for IRIS experiments. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in all IRIS experiments, providing support in the setup of detectors, electronics, target operation and data analysis. Provides support and expertise in facility operation and maintenance, as well as DAQ, solid H2/D2 target and detector upgrades. Work during beamtime involves some overnight work shifts. Will be required to work closely with undergraduate and graduate students. repares reports and documentation. isseminates results as articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and at national and international conferences and workshops; Will be encouraged to perform and collaborate on theoretical calculations for the reactions for the interpretation of the experimental data. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The post doc. will be assisting and working closely with graduate student and undergraduate students for their research work at IRIS. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of nuclear physics including the operation of radiation detectors. The position requires capability of independent work with both hardware and software. The candidate will be expected to work in the setup and operation of semiconductor detectors, gas detectors, scintillator detectors and the solid hydrogen target. Prior experience with such systems and radioactive beam experiments will be considered as an added qualification. Experience with scientific computing. The work requires programming knowledge in C++. Experience of data analysis with the ROOT analysis framework is desirable. QUALIFICATIONS A PhD degree in nuclear physics or nuclear astrophysics (received within 5 years). Candidates who are expecting to receive their Ph.D. degree by the expected start date will also be considered. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. 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 recruiting@triumf.ca and include JR number (JRXXXXXX) in subject line Application closing date: September 12, 2025 Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey. Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF. https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca http://www.rarestdrug.com 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: recruiting@triumf.ca Phone: 604.222.1047 Fax: 604.222.3791 4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3 TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwm??kw?y??m (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site. 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.
