Field of Interest:hep-ex
Experiments:AMS-02, POLAR, DAMPE, HERD
Deadline: 2016-02-29
Region: Europe
Job description:
The Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics (DPNC) of University of Geneva has an immediate opening for a
Postdoc Position in Experimental Astroparticle Physics
We are offering a postdoctoral physicist position to an outstanding and highly motivated candidate to join the space experimental astroparticle physics group. Our group (Prof. Martin Pohl, Prof. Xin Wu) is strongly involved in several leading space astroparticle experiments, including the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) on board the International Space Station, the DAark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) satellite mission launched in December 2015, the gamma-ray burst polarization experiment POALR, to be launched with the Chinese spacelab Tiangong2 in 2016, and the future major cosmic ray experiment HERD on the Chinese Space Station.
The successful candidate is expected to lead an R&D project on scintillating fiber tracker with multi-channel SiPM array readout for space application, as well as detector layout optimization for the future astroparticle and gamma-ray missions. There are also opportunities to participate in data analysis activities in the group (AMS-02, POLAR or DAMPE).
The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possibility of extension. The candidate is required to have a Ph.D in experimental particle or astroparticle physics and to have demonstrated independent research skills. Previous experience with detector R&D, in particular with scintillating fiber tracker and SiPM, as well as familiarity with the Geant4 detector simulation software will be strong assets.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and to arrange 3 letters of recommendations to be sent to Prof. Xin Wu (xin.wu@unige.ch). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further inquiries can be sent to the same address above.
Experiments:AMS-02, POLAR, DAMPE, HERD
Deadline: 2016-02-29
Region: Europe
Job description:
The Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics (DPNC) of University of Geneva has an immediate opening for a
Postdoc Position in Experimental Astroparticle Physics
We are offering a postdoctoral physicist position to an outstanding and highly motivated candidate to join the space experimental astroparticle physics group. Our group (Prof. Martin Pohl, Prof. Xin Wu) is strongly involved in several leading space astroparticle experiments, including the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) on board the International Space Station, the DAark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) satellite mission launched in December 2015, the gamma-ray burst polarization experiment POALR, to be launched with the Chinese spacelab Tiangong2 in 2016, and the future major cosmic ray experiment HERD on the Chinese Space Station.
The successful candidate is expected to lead an R&D project on scintillating fiber tracker with multi-channel SiPM array readout for space application, as well as detector layout optimization for the future astroparticle and gamma-ray missions. There are also opportunities to participate in data analysis activities in the group (AMS-02, POLAR or DAMPE).
The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, with possibility of extension. The candidate is required to have a Ph.D in experimental particle or astroparticle physics and to have demonstrated independent research skills. Previous experience with detector R&D, in particular with scintillating fiber tracker and SiPM, as well as familiarity with the Geant4 detector simulation software will be strong assets.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a brief statement of research interests, a CV, and to arrange 3 letters of recommendations to be sent to Prof. Xin Wu (xin.wu@unige.ch). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Further inquiries can be sent to the same address above.