Post-doctoral researcher
Core
Extract and identify Ba-136 from Xe-136 gas using radiofrequency funnels and ion traps; commission ion transport beamlines; optimize MRTOF mass spectrometers; advance laser ablation ion sources; lead Canadian Ba-tagging efforts.
Role type
Post-doctoral researcher (experimental nuclear/particle physics)
Builds
Ion transport beamlines, mass spectrometers, laser ablation ion sources
Domain
Nuclear physics, particle physics, ion manipulation, mass spectrometry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental nuclear or particle physics, ion manipulation, spectroscopy, problem-solving, independent learning, time management
Preferred skills
expertise in ion manipulation, experimental nuclear or particle physics background
Technologies
radiofrequency funnels, ion traps, differential pumping, linear Paul trap, multi-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometer (MRTOF), laser ablation ion sources
Responsibilities
Extract and identify double-beta-decay daughter Ba-136 from Xe-136 gas; Commission ion transport beamline from differential pumping device to MRTOF; Characterize extraction efficiency from argon and xenon gas; Optimize MRTOF mass spectrometer for routine operation; Advance spatially resolved laser ablation ion sources; Lead Canadian Ba-tagging efforts; Supervise graduate and summer students
Seniority
Post-doctoral researcher (early-career IC)