Radboud University 2021 Two PhD Candidates in Experimental Astroparticle Physics

Within the context of the Pierre Auger Collaboration, the High Energy Astroparticle Physics Department of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) (Faculty of Science, Radboud University, Netherlands) is looking for two PhD candidates.

The Pierre Auger Observatory is the largest detector ever built to study ultra-high-energy cosmic rays. Situated in Malargüe, Argentina, its 3000 km2 array of detectors is currently undergoing an upgrade, including the deployment of additional particle detectors as well as antennas measuring the radio-frequency emission from air showers. This will enhance the capabilities of the observatory to determine the nature of the highest-energy particles ever observed and potentially detect ultra-high-energy photons for the very first time. Such discoveries could help solve the long-standing mystery of the origin of the ultra-high-energy cosmic rays.

You will contribute by calibrating the newly installed Radio Detector and investigating new triggers that use the sub-detectors added in the upgrade. Other important aspects will be refining the event reconstruction for inclined air showers using the Radio Detector and data analysis to search for ultra-high-energy cosmic photons. The PhD candidates will be supported in these tasks by the strong expertise in signal reconstruction and data analysis for radio detectors in our group. You will also be required to do some teaching, which will comprise 10% of your workload.

• Table of Content
• About Radboud University
• Two PhD Candidates in Experimental Astroparticle Physics
• Aim and Benefits of Two PhD Candidates in Experimental Astroparticle Physics
• Requirements for Two PhD Candidates in Experimental Astroparticle Physics Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Radboud University

Radboud University is a public Roman Catholic university with a strong focus on research located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The university bears the name of Saint Radboud, a 9th century Dutch bishop who was known for his intellect and support of the underprivileged Established in 1923, Radboud University has consistently been included in the top 150 of universities in the world by four major university ranking tables. As of 2019, it ranks 104th in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities.[6] Internationally, RU is known for its strong research output.  Locate...&nb... continue reading

Two PhD Candidates in Experimental Astroparticle Physics

Aim and Benefits of Two PhD Candidates in Experimental Astroparticle Physics

• Employment: 0.8 (5 year contract) -1.0 FTE (4 year contract).
• The gross starting salary amounts to €2,395 per month based on a 38-hour working week, and will increase to €3,061 from the fourth year onwards.
• In addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Duration of the contract: you will be appointed for an initial period of 18 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years (4 year contract) or 3.5 years (5 year contract).
• Your teaching load may be up to 10% of your appointment.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment and help your family settle in Nijmegen.

Requirements for Two PhD Candidates in Experimental Astroparticle Physics Qualification

• MSc degree in physics.
• A good command of English.
• Experience in data analysis and scientific computing are an advantage.

Documents Required for Application

Your application should include the following attachments:

• Letter of motivation.
• CV including the name and email address of at least one reference.
• BSc and MSc degree transcripts.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please address your application to Harm Schoorlemmer and submit it, using the application button, no later than 31 October 2021, 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone.   

Review of applications will start on 22 August 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled.

For more details, visit Radboud University website.