PhD student in Experimental Neutrino Physics (all genders) - participation at the JUNO project
- Employer
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Location
- Darmstadt
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2023
Job Details
PHD Thesis
Starting date:
19.05.2023
Job description:
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. In the next few years, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world’s largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work together in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensure each day to conduct world-class science.
Neutrino group at the Institute of Nuclear Physics 2 (http://collaborations.fz-juelich.de/ikp/neutrino/index.html) was established in November 2015. Since then it has grown to a dynamic and international group of about 10 young people. The group is specialized in the neutrino physics with liquid scintillator-based detectors. The group members are involved in the data analysis of the Borexino experiment in Italy and in various activities regarding the Jiangmen Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China. JUNO is going to be the first multi-kton liquid scintillator detector ever built. The main physics goal is the determination of neutrino mass ordering, one of the key open questions in the present-day neutrino physics. In addition, thanks to its large target mass of 20 kton and an excellent energy resolution of 3% at 1 MeV, it also has a vast physics potential in the field of astroparticle physics, including solar, geo, atmospheric, and supernovae neutrinos. JUNO is planned to be completed by the end of 2023.
For the department FFN we are looking for an
PhD student in Experimental Neutrino Physics (all genders) - participation at the JUNO project with focus on the first real data analysis and antineutrino measurement
Posting ID: 23.41-4405
Part-time (65 %)
Your tasks:
- Understanding and development of the software tools for the analysis of the JUNO first dataParticipation at the detector commissioning and shifts in the underground laboratory in south ChinaUnderstanding performance of the JUNO detectorBackground estimation of the JUNO detectorGeoneutrino and reactor neutrino measurement with JUNOOscillation analysis with reactor neutrinosParticipation and presentation of the progress reports at JUNO collaboration meetings in China and in several European countriesDisseminate world-class research via publications and conference presentationsHelp with teaching activities.
Your profile:
- Master degree in physicsVery good command of written and spoken EnglishAt least basic programming skills in C++, Python, RootExperience in neutrino physics and/or data analysis is welcomeInitiative character, creativity, good interpersonal communicationAnalytical and creative thinking, ability of multi-taskingAvailability to travel regularly to China and to work in the Jiangmen underground laboratory.
Our Offer:
- International team of about 10 persons in the groupMembership in the JUNO collaborationFlexible working hours and various opportunities to reconcile work and private lifePromoting professional development through participation in national and international conferences and through various training programs
We offer a diverse and interesting workplace in a dynamic and well-equipped research environment. The position is limited to 3,5 years. The salary is based on the German civil service employees (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst - TVöD (Bund)).
For further information, please contact Livia Ludhova (l.ludhova(at)fz-juelich.de).
For more information about FAIR and GSI, please visit www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.
GSI promotes the professional development of women and welcomes women who feel particularly addressed by this advertisement.
Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.
If you consider the described field of activity as a personal challenge and are interested in working in an extraordinary international, strongly technical environment, please send your complete application documents including your salary requirements and indicating your earliest possible starting date, quoting the Posting-ID 23. 23.41-4405, by 16.08.2023 at the latest
via email to bewerbung(at)gsi.de
Or postal delivery:
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH
ABTEILUNG PERSONAL
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64291 DARMSTADT
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