Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe” focusing on the sea[...]

Institution

Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute of Experimental Physics

Salary Level

EGR. 13 TV-L

Start Date

, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG)).

Application Deadline

Scope of Work

part-time

Weekly Hours

66.67 % of standard work hours per week

Your Responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

The Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe” performs research to understand mass and gravity at the interface between quantum physics and cosmology. The research team includes leading scientists from mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology at the University of Hamburg and DESY.

We offer a position to pursue searches for particle Dark Matter through a combination of instrumentation development and data analysis, including low radioactivity methods and machine learning techniques. We contribute to the DarkSide-20k and IAXO experiments, and we play a leading role in the DarkSPHERE collaboration – exploring uncharted parameter space in sub-GeV particle dark matter using novel gaseous detectors. The successful candidate will be involved in all relevant experimental aspects. They will learn and experience a broad range of state‑of‑the‑art particle physics techniques and skills. The positions will be located in Hamburg, however, travel at international research facilities, e.g. CERN, SNOLAB, LNGS, and the Boulby Underground Laboratory, is foreseen.

Doctoral research associates will become members of the Quantum Universe Research School (QURS), which provides academic and key skills training, as well as career planning support. In addition, they will receive individual budgets to facilitate the attendance of summer schools and conferences, and to support other educational measures. Additional travel money for project‑specific duties will be provided by the hosting research groups. Doctoral researchers may participate in teaching at the University and in the organization of the Cluster via an early career council.

Your Profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

• completed university studies in physics (Master degree or comparable)
• very good knowledge of experimental particle physics, particle detectors, and data analysis
• very good computer programming skills
• motivation and ability to conduct independent research as part of a research team
• good command of written and spoken English, and excellent communication skills

Successful candidates are expected to pursue a PhD in Physics at the University of Hamburg. The regular duration of a PhD at the Department of Physics is three years.

We Offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work‑life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non‑disabled applicants.