Student Assistant in Photon Detection Research

Join TRIUMF’s Astro-particle physics team as a Student Research Assistant focusing on photodetection technologies. This on-site opportunity in Vancouver, BC offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge physics research.

As a co-op student at TRIUMF, you will help develop and characterize single photon detectors utilized for dark matter research. This role involves using cryogenic and vacuum systems for testing, alongside contributing to a new measurement apparatus. You will gain invaluable skills in electronics, measurement techniques, and data analysis throughout your term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Characterize semiconductor single photon detectors

• Operate cryogenic and vacuum systems for testing

• Help design new measurement infrastructure

• Develop mounting hardware and electronics

• Create software for control and data analysis

Requirements:

• Background knowledge in optoelectronics (asset)

• Familiarity with cryogenics and vacuum systems (asset)

• Experience with electronic instrumentation (asset)

• Good problem-solving abilities

• Enrollment in an accredited academic program

Contribute to TRIUMF's mission to advance particle physics and collaborative research.
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