Field of Interest:astro-ph, hep-ex, nucl-ex, physics.ins-det
Deadline: 2016-12-31
Region: Europe
Job description:
The Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in the Experimental Astroparticle and High Energy Physics group, within the framework of the XENON Dark Matter search project.
Ph.D. positions are available as well, please use the contacts below for more information.
The Weizmann Institute is located in Rehovot, a 20 minute drive from Tel-Aviv. It was rated by "The Scientist" as the best place to work in research outside the Unites States, and the official language is English. The position is open to citizens of all countries. Individuals belonging to under-represented groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Information about the application process, salary, housing and other benefits can be found at
http://www.weizmann.ac.il/pages/graduate-studies-postdocs
More Information:http://wwo.weizmann.ac.il/weizsites/xenon/
Deadline: 2016-12-31
Region: Europe
Job description:
The Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in the Experimental Astroparticle and High Energy Physics group, within the framework of the XENON Dark Matter search project.
Ph.D. positions are available as well, please use the contacts below for more information.
Our group is active and experienced in several topics within the fields of High-Energy, Astroparticle Physics and Detector Physics. We are an active member in the XENON collaboration with its XENON1T detector which is in advanced commissiong stages in LNGS (Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, Italy).
Most of the work will be carried out on campus. However, frequent trips to LNGS, as well as other relevant meetings, are foreseen.
The successful candidate will engage in several of the group's activities. These include:
Most of the work will be carried out on campus. However, frequent trips to LNGS, as well as other relevant meetings, are foreseen.
The successful candidate will engage in several of the group's activities. These include:
1. Data analysis and Monte-Carlo simulatuion of XENON1T .
2. Development of calibration methods for XENON1T.
3. Operation of the XENON1T detector and the Slow Control system.
4. Development of advanced statistical methods.
5. Experimental activities on campus, which include physics of radiation detectors in liquid Xe, and measurements of basic physics properties of liquid Xe detectors.
3. Operation of the XENON1T detector and the Slow Control system.
4. Development of advanced statistical methods.
5. Experimental activities on campus, which include physics of radiation detectors in liquid Xe, and measurements of basic physics properties of liquid Xe detectors.
A Ph.D. in experimental particle physics or astrophysics is required. Specific experience with one of the following is an advantage: Root (or C++ at high level), GEANT4, cryogenics, Noble gases/liquids, radiation detectors, vacuum technology, statistical methods.
The Weizmann Institute is located in Rehovot, a 20 minute drive from Tel-Aviv. It was rated by "The Scientist" as the best place to work in research outside the Unites States, and the official language is English. The position is open to citizens of all countries. Individuals belonging to under-represented groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send a Curriculum Vitae, publications list, a statement describing your research experience and interests, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Ran Budnik, ran.budnik@weizmann.ac.il.
Information about the application process, salary, housing and other benefits can be found at
http://www.weizmann.ac.il/pages/graduate-studies-postdocs
Applications review will start December 21st, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable.
Informal inquiries about this job can be made to ran.budnik@weizmann.ac.il
More Information:http://wwo.weizmann.ac.il/weizsites/xenon/