Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe” Searching for axion[...]

Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe” Searching for axions with astrophysical observations § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe”

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: , fixed-term contract for three years

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 named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications, and may 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.
• Use astrophysical observations to search for signatures of axion‑like particles. The mixing of axion‑like particles with photons of different energies is determined by the intervening astrophysical magnetic fields. Search for spectral signatures of gamma‑ray and X‑ray emission from Galactic and extra‑galactic objects using recent models for the magnetic fields along the line‑of‑sight.
• 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. They will receive individual budgets to facilitate 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.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with advanced astrophysical data analysis in the context of multi‑mission and multi‑wavelength observations, e.g., Fermi‑LAT and imaging X‑ray missions.
• Prior experience with methods of statistical inference using simulations or anomaly searches with machine‑learning approaches is desirable.

Benefits

• 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

Legal and diversity statement

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.

Application instructions

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Copies of degree certificate(s)

Contact: Dieter Horns ( )

Phone:

Reference number: 403

Location: Luruper Chaussee 149, 22761 Hamburg