Data Acquisition System Specialist
Data Acquisition System Specialist
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Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate inspire and educate creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
TRIUMFs 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.
The TRIUMF DAQ group is responsible for the data acquisition for experiments at TRIUMF and around the world. This work involves developing the data acquisition conceptual design writing the readout software and helping the experiments with the DAQ commissioning. We manage locally close to 100 computers dedicated to data acquisitions. We also provide consulting expertise to offsite physics experiments in the form of DAQ concept implementation and deployment based on the MIDAS DAQ software package.
The position is responsible for providing overall Data Acquisition software development and support to the local and external physics community. The Data Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in preparation implementation and operation of physics experiments at TRIUMF.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Data Acquisition support for hardware and software deployment to a wide set of local and offsite experiments with a particular focus on facilitating the overall DAQ teams efforts on the flagship TRIUMF ARIEL project.
Given the needs for experimental support we expect the candidate to be working onsite at TRIUMF for at least 50% of days.
Develop Data Acquisition readout programs for a wide variety of custom and specialized electronics and detectors often working closely with the TRIUMF electronics development group.
Participate in the development and maintenance of the custom MIDAS DAQ system software package.
Maintain hardware operating systems and software for the large and varied DAQ computer cluster with a special emphasis on enforcing and augmenting cybersecurity.
Develop web tools and scripts for the DAQ group and wider TRIUMF community.
Maintain proper documentation on all aspects of their work for operation and traceability.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Key required skills:
Excellent knowledge of the Linux operating system and its configuration tools.
Good knowledge of C C and python programming.
Familiar with scripting languages such as bash Perl Python
Familiar with Webbased languages such as HTML5 CSS JS
Familiar with consumer PC electronics components and specifications.
Demonstrate a sense of timeliness in completing tasks.
Resourceful and showing initiative in their work.
Eager to contribute to projects with a positive attitude good team spirit.
Good verbal and written communication skills; good ability to work with members of an international collaboration
Additional valuable skills:
Experience with Linux cybersecurity bestpractices.
Experience in data acquisition experimental design and instrument operation within a research and laboratory setting; particularly valuable to have experience with MIDAS DAQ framework.
Experience with SQLbased database deployment use and maintenance.
Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.
Experience with producing clear technical documentation.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and convey technical concepts clearly.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
While the position has no direct supervisory responsibilities the DAQ analyst may provide technical oversight or guidance to technicians and undergraduate students working on subsystems or modules.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field (e.g. physics engineering physics computer science etc.) with at least 4 years of experience. Advanced degrees are a plus.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
Position type:
PermanentHours per week:
35Total Rewards
At TRIUMF we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the wellbeing and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a highprofile national research facility where you can make a difference.
Salary Range:
$68800.00 $86000.00Benefits Information:
- TRIUMF paid dental extended health vision care emergency travel assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
- Excellent Employee Pension Plan
- Disability benefits and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Generous time away
- Maternity and paternity leaves and topups
Application closing date:
June 05 2025Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.
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.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Contact information:
Email:
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver BC V6T 2A3
TRIUMF is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the xwmkwym (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
