Job Description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 4

Job Title

Research Assistant / Tech 4

Department

Research | Kiefl | Department of Physics and Astronomy | Faculty of Science

Compensation Range

$33.47 - $36.37 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

June 4, 2026

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

June 7, 2028

Expected 8-20 hours per week

Job/Position Summary:

The holder of this position will be in charge of the processing and characterization of isotopically enriched samples which will be studied with muon spin rotation and beta detected NMR. They will plan and help execute the experiments as well as analyze the data. They will also take a lead role in preparation of articles for publication in scientific journals.

Organizational Status:

The holder will be part of an international team of scientists doing experiments at major international labs in England, Switzerland and Canada where beams of polarized muons and radioactive nuclei are used to probe the local magnetic and electronic properties of novel materials. The holder of this position will report directly to the principle investigator.

Work Performed:

The holder will coordinate and take a lead role in the processing and characterization of isotopically enriched samples of quantum materials which will be studied with muon spin rotation and beta detected NMR. They will plan and help execute the experiments as well as analyze the data. They will also take a lead role in preparation of articles intended for publication in scientific journals.

Consequence of Error/Judgment:

The holder of this position will have a high level of autonomy. Major decisions will be made in consultation with the principle investigator and are made jointly.

Supervision Received:

The holder will meet with the principle investigator on a weekly basis to discuss progress and share ideas.

Supervision Given:
None.

Education/Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, plus 4 years of related experience.

Ph.D in Physical Chemistry or Condensed Matter Physics preferred. They should also have experience with processing and characterizing samples with enriched stable isotopes. They should have extensive experience in muon spin rotation and beta-detected NMR.

Skills:

Individual must be skillful in analysis of data from muSR and beta-NMR experiments. They need excellent communication skills both written and oral. They also need experience with the characterization of samp