Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe” Particle accelerati[...]

Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE)Hamburg

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Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe” Particle acceleration in neutron star mergers § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

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Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, II. Institute for Theoretical Physics, Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe”

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: , fixed for a period of three years (fixed-term contract).

Application deadline:

Scope of work: part‑time

Weekly hours: 66.67 % of standard work hours per week

Responsibilities:

Duties include academic services in the project designated above.
Research associates may pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
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 invite applications for a doctoral research associate working on particle acceleration in neutron star mergers. Such objects can contribute to the flux of ultra‑high energy cosmic rays, gamma‑rays and neutrinos. They can also lead to gravitational wave bursts of which at least one case has been detected by ground‑based gravitational wave detectors in coincidence with photons. In this project the PhD student will model particle acceleration and propagation within and from these objects by applying and further developing Monte Carlo and particle‑in‑cell codes. The goal is to predict multi‑messenger signatures that can then be compared with data.

Profile:

A university degree in a relevant field.
Basic knowledge of astroparticle physics phenomenology and some experience with programming in modern programming languages such as Python and C is an advantage.

What 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
Structured doctoral program
Supervision and mentoring scheme
Individual travel budget

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We encourage qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled and disabled applicants receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.