Ph.D. Student Position at the University of Göttingen (ATLAS) - Student at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Ph.D. Student (Doctoral Student)

(pay scale: 50% of E13 TV-L)

with an anticipated start date of 01 September 2016.  The position is funded at 50% of the public salary scale E13 TV-L for a period of three years, where the successful candidate is expected to pursue a Ph.D. degree at the University of Göttingen.

The research group of Prof. Stan Lai is focused on the understanding of electroweak symmetry breaking and making precision measurements of the properties of the Higgs boson.  The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the ATLAS collaboration and analyze ATLAS proton-proton collision data for the purpose of characterizing electroweak symmetry breaking sector.  Other experimental responsibilities such as detector shifts are also expected.

Candidates should possess (or should be in the process of obtaining) a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics or in a relevant field of study.  Software and programming skills, communication skills in the English language, and prior experience in data analysis and a background in particle physics are also desired.

Applications, including CV and statement of research interests should be sent via email, addressed to:

Prof. Dr. Stan Lai,

II. Physikalisches Institut,

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen,

Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1,

37077 Göttingen, Germany

stan.lai@phys.uni-goettingen.de

Arrangements for two letters of reference to be sent to the same address above should also be made.  Applications will be reviewed starting 15 May 2015.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field.  The university also seeks to employ more disabled persons.  Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured.