Research Assistant, Ucn Guide Coating Facility R&d I

6 days ago


Winnipeg, Canada University of Winnipeg Full time

**This posting will be used to hire 2 positions**

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

**Position Overview**:
The position involves several design and build aspects as well as general thin film coating R&D for the UCN Guide Coating Facility,

**Duties**:
These positions involve assisting in the preparations of a new vacuum chamber arriving in 6 months. Researchers will design and build a plexiglass enclosure, a stand for the vacuum chamber, three stepper motor linear drive systems and prepare the software to run those systems. Researchers will also help in making and analyzing thin film coatings in the UCN guide coating facility. Researches will also analyze the surface roughness of various polished substrates and may participate in the polishing process.

**Qualifications**:

- Area of Study: Physics
- Academic Major: Physics
- Completed PHYS-3901 (UW) or equivalent with a grade of A- or above.
- Total GPA 3.5 or above.
- Experience with CAD modeling software and general lab skills.
- Able to lift 25lbs.

**Condition(s) of Employment**:

- **Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.**

The period of work will be from **May 8, 2024 - August 27, 2024 **and the estimated total hours of work will be **0-560 hours**.

**_ Note_**_: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit._

**Note**: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.



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