Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre, and one of the world's leading laboratories for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
Equity, 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 the people and communities we serve.
TRIUMF’s student program typically hires ~40 students each term from across all disciplines who hang together socially and professionally during the term, and beyond. Our program offers young minds a chance to gather, learn, make new friends, and have fun doing so during their time at TRIUMF. We hold weekly ProD sessions for students which include different activities such as conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and active listening. Additionally, we hold weekly seminars about the different experiments at TRIUMF, and these talks specifically cater to students. Located on the UBC campus makes it easier for students to make friends, create memories, and explore Vancouver all while working at TRIUMF.
TRIUMF’s student program is more than just a place to work, its learning, memories, friendships, exploration, and development all clubbed into one.
Come join us to see how we are working to unlock the mysteries of the universe and shape the future. Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
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Particle physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) study the fundamental building blocks of the Universe and interactions between them. TRIUMF scientists are leading efforts in multiple aspects of the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider including detector development, data acquisition and data analysis including machine learning applications. During the High Luminosity run of the LHC (anticipated to start in the late 2020s) ATLAS experiment will enter a new era of Higgs Boson precision studies, and searches for physics Beyond the Standard Model. This effort will require several of millions of CPU-years per year, mostly spent in providing simulation and reconstruction of simulated data. Deep Learning methods are already becoming a critical part of such simulations and LHC data analysis.
TRIUMF's team of scientists, together with their national and international partners, developed a method combining 'classical' Deep Learning methods with the unique capabilities of quantum annealing processors to create a quantum variational autoencoders (QVAEs) generating simulated outputs such as those of the calorimeters of the ATLAS experiment.
During the course of the project the student will utilize ATLAS calorimetric cluster data and generic simulated electromagnetic calorimeter data to further develop the model, aiming to increase it's performance.
Successful completion of the project would have outsize impact on the field of particle physics, most notably on the study of the Higgs Boson.
- Development and adaptation of machine learning and quantum machine learning techniques for generation of synthetic calorimeter samples (calorimetric simulation)
- Training and tuning of the models
- Deployment on a quantum annealing processor
- Tuning of annealing parameters
- Evaluation of the performance of the developed models
- Collaboration with particle physicists and machine learning experts from industry and academia
- Presentations, oral and written reports to peers and experts in the field
- Fundamental and technical expertise in generative methods, particularly for quantum annealing processors
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Expert level knowledge of deep learning libraries
- Oral and written presentation skills; Scientific communication
The position targets a senior undergraduate in an Joint Physics and Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering or similar program.
Ideally the candidate will have completed at least two work terms.
Qualifications required:
- Strong knowledge of physics curriculum at senior undergraduate level.
- Strong background in python programming.
- Experience with numerical and machine learning libraries in python: numpy, matplotlib, scikit-learn
- Strong knowledge of statistics and machine learning concepts.
- Strong knowledge of deep learning concepts, particularly generative models (e.g., RBMs, VAEs, Transformers).
- Strong technical background in at least one deep learning library pytorch, tensorflow
Beneficial experience:
- Experience with versioning tools (git)
- Experience with batch processing systems (slurm, torque)
- Experience with jupyter
- Experience running container services (docker/apptainer)
Skills required:
Autoencoders, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Git, Jupyter Notebook, Machine Learning (ML), Physics, Problem Solving, PyTorch, Slurm Workload Manager, StatisticsTRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, is situated on the vibrant south campus of the University of British Columbia, nestled within the beautiful Pacific Spirit Park in Vancouver, BC.
At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff. Our organization provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.
If you are passionate about science, engineering and technology, driven to excel, and eager to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your career journey with TRIUMF.
TRIUMF offers help with travel costs for students outside the Vancouver and surrounding area.
Applications must have the following documents uploaded:
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications closing date:
January 25, 2026Period of Work (possible 4 month extension):
May 04, 2026-August 28, 2026Salary is commensurate with academic progress and previous relevant work experience, and ranges from $ 2815 to $ 4238 per month including 4% vacation pay.
TRIUMF is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all qualified undergraduate students as defined below (unless stated otherwise above):
Canadian undergraduate students or Canadian Permanent Resident undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada (or outside Canada) who are studying in a vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate.
Foreign full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled at a designated learning institution at the post-secondary level, and who are studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration, and who have a valid Canadian study permit which allows for employment off-campus, and who have applied for a Social Insurance Number
Foreign undergraduate students enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program of study abroad who have accepted, or are in the process of accepting, an "Invitation to Apply" for a work permit under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program http://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/apply-work-permit.html.
At TRIUMF, we’re passionate about accelerating discovery and innovation to improve lives and build a better world. Equity, 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 the people and communities we serve.
Contact information:
Email: student@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC
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