Experiments:KM3Net, SUPER-KAMIOKANDE
Deadline: 2017-10-01
Region: Europe
Job description:
Holders of the MSc degree in physics (preferably elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, computing method in physics, or a similar specialization) are invited to apply for a position of a PhD student in the project “Indirect Search for Dark Matter with Water Neutrino Detectors”.The project is funded within the SONATA-BIS programme and run by the Warsaw Neutrino Group (http://neutrino.fuw.edu.pl/). Team members will participate in the international research related to development and operation of the KM3NeT neutrino telescope in waters of the Mediterranean Sea (http://www.km3net.org/). Some involvement in works conducted at the Super-Kamiokande neutrino detector (2015 Nobel Prize in Physics) operated in Japan (http://www-sk.icrr.u-tokyo.ac.jp/sk/index-e.html) is also anticipated.
The successful candidate is expected to analyze experimental data acquired by the neutrino detectors, perform and develop computer simulations chains, participate in the development of the KM3NeT telescope’s software and hardware. Specifics of the job might depend on the individual preferences of the successful candidate.
Funding necessary to cover travel costs to cooperating institutions in Europe/Japan and costs of participation in relevant international scientific conferences/workshops has been allocated in the project budget.
Requirements:
- MSc in physics (elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics or computing method in physics).
- Successfully qualification for the NCBJ Graduate Studiesat the next recruitment period(http://grad.ncbj.gov.pl/).
- Very good command of written/spoken English.
- Very good knowledge of at least one low-level programming language (preferably C++) and the UNIX/LINUX environment. Familiarity with the ROOT, Geant4 software packages will be an asset.
- Analytical skills.
- Thinking independence combined with good communication/team-work skills.
Employment Conditions:
- 3000 PLN/month scholarship for 36 months with a possibility to extend that period (total duration of PhD studies is 4 years).
Application:
- CV with a description of scientific output/achievements including the following formal consent:
„I hereby authorize you to process my personal data included in the job application for the needs of the recruitment process in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act dated 29.08.1997 (uniform text: Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2002 No 101, item 926 with further amendments).”. - List of publications, record of received training courses, internships, scholarships, participation in scientific conferences, received awards.
- Motivation letter with a description of applicant’s scientific interests.
- Transcript of BSc and MSc courses grades.
- MSc degree diploma copy (also BSc degree diploma copy if applicable).
- E-mail contact to a person who might be requested for the recommendation letter.
- E-mail address to candidate.
E-mail your application/motivation letter and CV before October 1, 2017 10 AM CEST to piotr.mijakowski@ncbj.gov.pl specifying „[phd scholarship]” in the mail subject field.
One position is available and only the selected applicants will be interviewed. The successful candidate is expected to start his/her research before the end of October 2017.
Job location: Warsaw downtown.