Post-doctoral researcher

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Position Summary:

• Extract and identify the double-beta-decay daughter Ba-136 from a gas of the mother isotope, Xe-136, using a radiofrequency funnel and a series of ion traps.
• Commission the ion transport beamline starting with the differential pumping device via a linear Paul trap to a multi-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometer.
• Characterize the in-extraction efficiency from argon and xenon gas at various operating conditions.
• Optimize the MRTOF mass spectrometer for routine operation.
• Advance our spatially resolved laser ablation ion sources for mass calibration and spectroscopic applications
• Lead the Canadian Ba-tagging efforts that are being developed at McGill and TRIUMF
• Supervise one graduate and 1-2 summer students
• The appointment is initially for two years with the possibility of renewal for up to 3 years. This position is funded in part by the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute.

Qualifications:

• Background in experimental nuclear or particle physics or in the field of ion manipulation and spectroscopy.
• Problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to adapt to an evolving work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and applications quickly and independently.
• Time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Education and experience:

• Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field at the time of appointment. Ph.D. candidates should indicate when they are expecting to fulfill their Ph.D. requirements.
• Preferred background in experimental nuclear or particle physics or with expertise in ion manipulation.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

$70,000.0035 (Full time)Rutherford PhysicsProfessor2026-08-202027-08-312026-09-30