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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Advance pion lifetime research onsite at TRIUMF in Vancouver by developing simulations and supporting detector research. Collaborate with beam line experts.
This undergraduate student position contributes to designing a dedicated experiment targeting 0.01% relative uncertainty. You will develop M20 beam line and detector simulation packages using Geant4 and G4beamline. The work builds understanding of pion decay physics and experimental methods while supporting design decisions. Hands-on R&D involving SiPM-based detectors and silicon strip sensors is available for interested students. You will document daily work, present progress, and explain research to non-specialists.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop dedicated pion lifetime experiment simulations
- Build, run, and debug Geant4 simulations
- Continue developing M20 beam line packages
- Collaborate with TRIUMF beam line experts
- Support detector R&D and design decisions
- Undergraduate student status meeting eligibility requirements
- Ability to work safely with laboratory equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot experimental setups
- Ability to work independently and ask for help
- Ability to document and present research progress
Develop simulation, detector, and communication skills while contributing to TRIUMF’s pion lifetime experiment in Vancouver.
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