Experiments:CERN-LHC-ATLAS, KEK-BF-BELLE-II
Deadline: 2017-09-30
Region: Australasia
Job description:
The University of Melbourne invites applications for several PhD positions for research in experimental particle physics (Prof. E. Barberio, Assoc. Prof. M. Sevior, Prof. G. Taylor, Dr. P. Urquijo). Our group consists of more than 40 members and is strongly involved in detector R&D and construction, computing, and data analysis for collider experiments (ATLAS, Belle II) and dark matter direct detection experiments (SABRE, CYGNUS). Candidates are expected to engage in one of the following research fields.
Collider
- ATLAS @ LHC, CERN (Run II and HL-LHC upgrade)
Triggers; Machine learning; Rare Higgs phenomena; WIMP searches.
- Belle II @ SuperKEKB, KEK (2018 startup)
Triggers; Particle reconstruction; Flavour physics and CP violation; Non-WIMP dark sectors.
Dark Matter Direct Detection
- SABRE @ SUPL&LNGS (North-South Twin experiment)
NaI detector R&D and construction; Data analysis for direct detection; Annual modulation effects.
- CYGNUS @ SUPL (Directional DM)
TPC (gas-based) R&D for WIMP scattering; Directional DM detection
Interested candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their own research paths, with advanced training in a stimulating scientific environment. Funding is available through the University and through third party grants from the Australian Research Council. A close collaboration exists with other research groups in experimental and theoretical particle physics in Australia through the Centre of Excellence for Particle Physics at the Terascale (CoEPP).
http://physics.unimelb.edu.au/research/By-Area/experimental-particle-physics,
http://www.coepp.org.au
Applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics. Positions commence in early 2018 and are typically 3 years, with an opportunity to extend for 6 months. Applications for the 2017 round close on September 30. Admission rounds are held every 6 months.
Interested candidates are encouraged to first contact the group leaders with a motivation letter stating research interests, a CV with a list of publications, an abstract of the masters/diploma thesis (max ½ page), degree transcripts, tangible proof of fluency in English (if available) and names and email addresses of two potential referees.
Applications are centrally managed by the university’s admissions web portal, but it is important to first contact the group leaders to discuss your application.
https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/research
https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/dates