Several PhD & postdoc positions (XENON/DARWIN, Theory & astroparticle physics)
Postdoctoral research associate in the XENON/DARWIN Group at Nikhef
Nikhef is participating in the European DARWIN dark matter design study. The aim of the design study is to build a 5-10 ton xenon and/or argon direct detection dark matter experiment to explore the spin-independent WIMP-nucleon cross section region below 10-47 cm2. We have also recently joined the XENON dark matter experiment, with the goal of building a ton-scale xenon experiment which will probe well into the 10-46 cm2 region. Our group has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher.
The position is for 2+1 years and requires a PhD in particle or nuclear physics. Our DARWIN research primarily involves the test and development of the single-electron sensitive GridPix detector in a liquid xenon environment, but we are also involved with establishing the scientific merits of the DARWIN facility and there will be opportunity to participate in the XENON project. We are therefore looking for an all-round physicist with a background in detector R&D and simulation/analysis.
Please contact Dr. Patrick Decowski for more information.
PhD Position for the Alice group with Utrecht University and Nikhef
The ALICE group of Utrecht University and Nikhef, Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Institute for Theoretical Physics in Utrecht, is searching for a PhD student to participate in a research project in the framework of the ALICE experiment at the CERN LHC. The group studies the strong interaction in high-energy collisions of protons and heavy nuclei.
The student will perform research on a recently predicted new state of matter in highly energetic nuclei, the color-glass condensate. Based on recent theoretical developments the project will involve work on the development of a new detector as an upgrade of the ALICE experiment. There is also the possibility of a participation in data taking and analysis of early measurements using the existing ALICE apparatus.
The position as PhD student requires a Master title in either experimental or theoretical physics or equivalent. Knowledge in particle physics is an advantage. The position is for 4 years, and is expected to lead to the writing and defense of a PhD thesis. The student will take part in the Dutch graduate school for particle physics and its lecture program. The student will be based in Utrecht, with the possibility of a stay at CERN for several months at an appropriate time.
The position will be filled as soon as possible. Interested candidates are requested to send (preferably via email) a short letter of application, CV, the names and email of two references and, if applicable, a list of publications to:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Peitzmann
University of Utrecht
P.O.Box 80000
NL-3508 TA Utrecht
Postdoc positions Theory group, Nikhef
The Nikhef Theory group expects to have several postdoc positions available. Applications and three letters of recommendation may be sent to Prof. dr. E. Laenen, Nikhef, P.O. Box 41882, NL - 1009 DB Amsterdam.
Postdoctoral and PhD positions Astroparticle Physics, Nikhef
Applications are invited for postdoctoral research associates and graduate students in the astroparticle physics research group at Nikhef. This group is involved in the ANTARES project, and design and development work for the future large-scale KM3NeT deep-sea neutrino detector. Within these collaborations Nikhef is leading the information technology development, including read-out systems based on modern optical data transmission techniques and advanced filtering and reconstruction software.
Successful applicants will participate in the commissioning of the ANTARES experiment, the analysis of the first data and/or the design and development of the future KM3NeT project.
Nikhef offers young researchers outstanding opportunities in the field of scientific research, in which international co-operation and quality are keywords. Interest in fundamental scientific questions is necessary. If you like to work in a team, are interested in modern electronics and data-processing systems, you are a candidate for experimental research at Nikhef.
Further information can be obtained from the web, or the Nikhef programme leader, prof. dr. M. de Jong (tel. +31 20 592 2121).
