The successful applicant will play a leading role in the development of XLZD sensitivity studies for 0νββ searches, both for the experiment's baseline detector design and for alternative photosensor assembly concepts. Responsibilities will include:
Contributing to the development and validation of the XLZD simulation framework
Performing sensitivity studies using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques
Postdoctoral Researcher - XLZD experiment at Triumf
Supporting calibration studies and detector R&D activities conducted at TRIUMF in support of 0νββ searches
Preparing technical reports and disseminating results through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and workshops
Contributing to the supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
Knowledge and Skills
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in experimental particle physics, particularly in data analysis, simulations, and detector technologies. Desired qualifications include:
Demonstrated experience in data analysis and Monte Carlo simulations
Strong programming skills in C++, with proficiency in ROOT and Geant4
Experience applying machine learning techniques to particle physics analyses
Knowledge of detector systems, detector calibrations and electronics, particularly silicon detectors and liquid noble gas detectors
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a large international collaboration
Requirements
Applicants must hold a recent PhD in particle physics or a closely related field (normally within the past five years), or expect to complete their PhD within the next few months.
Appointment Details
The successful applicant will be employed by and based at TRIUMF in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance, mutual agreement, and continued funding availability. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package will be provided.
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Benefits
Salary Information : $65,000 - 76,000Benefits Information:TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.Excellent Employee Pension PlanDisability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Generous time awayMaternity and paternity leaves and top-upsPostdoctoral applications must:Upload cover letter, brief statement of research interests, detailed CV with a list of publicationsArrange for 3 letters of reference sent directly to recruiting@triumf.ca and include JR number (JRXXXXXX) in subject lineApplication closing date:July 09, 2026Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.cahttp://www.rarestdrug.comEquity, 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 theHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
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We are seeking applications from recent particle physics graduates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position with the XLZD-Canada group at TRIUMF.
The successful applicant will contribute to research and development for the next-generation large-scale liquid xenon observatory, XLZD, which aims to push the frontiers of rare-event physics through searches for WIMP dark matter, neutrinoless double beta decay (0νββ), supernova neutrinos, and other beyond-the-Standard-Model phenomena.
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