Field of Interest:astro-ph
Experiments:CTA
Deadline: 2016-12-16
Region: Europe
Job description:
Postdoctoral Positions
The Max Planck Institute for Physics does fundamental research in particle and
astroparticle physics from both an experimental and a theoretical perspective.
Our research activities in astroparticle physics comprise participation in the gamma
ray telescopes, CTA, MAGIC, and Fermi Gamma Ray Satellite and the CRESST
dark matter search.
We invite applications for postdoctoral positions in high energy gamma ray
astrophysics to strengthen our experimental astroparticle physics group.
The institute’s experimental astroparticle physics group is coordinating
the construction of the CTA Large Size Telescopes (LST) with a diameter of 23m each
in CTA North. The first prototype telescope will be built and commissioned in fall 2017.
Large Size Telescopes 2 to 4 will be realized in 2018 and 2019, finally configuring
an array of four Large Size 23 m diameter Telescopes which will start the very
sensitive observation especially in lower energies from 20GeV to 1TeV and expand
the visible gamma ray horizon in the universe. CTA aims at a 10 times better sensitivity
than that of currently working IACTs, and will cover a wider energy range.
MAGIC is a ground-based Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov telescope stereo system
with two 17m diameter dishes studying the high energy phenomena in the universe
with high energy gamma rays above 50 GeV. The system has been operating in stereo
mode with high sensitivity since summer 2009 and has been a leader in high energy
gamma ray astrophysics for several years.
We are looking for postdoctoral researchers who can contribute to the development and
commissioning of the new generation CTA-LSTs, and also to the data analysis and
science with the MAGIC Telescopes. Candidates with an experimental background in
cosmic-ray physics, gamma-ray astrophysics, or neighboring fields, such as elementary
particle physics and astrophysics, are invited to apply.
The positions are limited to a period of initially two years, with a possible extension of
up to four years. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the German public service
pay scale (TVöD). The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the participation of
women wherever they are underrepresented; therefore, applications from women are
particularly welcome. Following its commitment to an equal opportunities employment
policy, the Max Planck Society also especially encourages handicapped persons to
submit their applications.
For further information please contact Prof. Masahiro Teshima,
e-mail: mteshima@mpp.mpg.de.
Interested scientists should send their applications (including a CV, list of publications
and research interest) until 16 Dec 2016 and arrange for two recommendation letters
to be received by the same date at
Max-Planck-Institut für Physik
(Werner-Heisenberg-Institut)
Ms. Sybille Rodriguez
Föhringer Ring 6 D-80805 München
E-Mail: rodi@mpp.mpg.de
Experiments:CTA
Deadline: 2016-12-16
Region: Europe
Job description:
Postdoctoral Positions
High-Energy Gamma-Ray Astrophysics
(CTA Large Scale Telescope Project)
The Max Planck Institute for Physics does fundamental research in particle and
astroparticle physics from both an experimental and a theoretical perspective.
Our research activities in astroparticle physics comprise participation in the gamma
ray telescopes, CTA, MAGIC, and Fermi Gamma Ray Satellite and the CRESST
dark matter search.
We invite applications for postdoctoral positions in high energy gamma ray
astrophysics to strengthen our experimental astroparticle physics group.
The institute’s experimental astroparticle physics group is coordinating
the construction of the CTA Large Size Telescopes (LST) with a diameter of 23m each
in CTA North. The first prototype telescope will be built and commissioned in fall 2017.
Large Size Telescopes 2 to 4 will be realized in 2018 and 2019, finally configuring
an array of four Large Size 23 m diameter Telescopes which will start the very
sensitive observation especially in lower energies from 20GeV to 1TeV and expand
the visible gamma ray horizon in the universe. CTA aims at a 10 times better sensitivity
than that of currently working IACTs, and will cover a wider energy range.
MAGIC is a ground-based Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov telescope stereo system
with two 17m diameter dishes studying the high energy phenomena in the universe
with high energy gamma rays above 50 GeV. The system has been operating in stereo
mode with high sensitivity since summer 2009 and has been a leader in high energy
gamma ray astrophysics for several years.
We are looking for postdoctoral researchers who can contribute to the development and
commissioning of the new generation CTA-LSTs, and also to the data analysis and
science with the MAGIC Telescopes. Candidates with an experimental background in
cosmic-ray physics, gamma-ray astrophysics, or neighboring fields, such as elementary
particle physics and astrophysics, are invited to apply.
The positions are limited to a period of initially two years, with a possible extension of
up to four years. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the German public service
pay scale (TVöD). The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the participation of
women wherever they are underrepresented; therefore, applications from women are
particularly welcome. Following its commitment to an equal opportunities employment
policy, the Max Planck Society also especially encourages handicapped persons to
submit their applications.
For further information please contact Prof. Masahiro Teshima,
e-mail: mteshima@mpp.mpg.de.
Interested scientists should send their applications (including a CV, list of publications
and research interest) until 16 Dec 2016 and arrange for two recommendation letters
to be received by the same date at
Max-Planck-Institut für Physik
(Werner-Heisenberg-Institut)
Ms. Sybille Rodriguez
Föhringer Ring 6 D-80805 München
E-Mail: rodi@mpp.mpg.de