Postdocs (f/m) in Gamma-Ray Astrophysics

GAMMA-RAY ASTROPHYSICS.
DESY, Zeuthen location, is seeking:

Postdocs (f/m) in Gamma-Ray Astrophysics

DESY is one of the world’s leading research centres for photon science, particle and astroparticle physics as well as accelerator physics.
The Zeuthen location of DESY has a strong focus on astroparticle physics, particularly gamma-ray and neutrino astronomy. The experimental groups are accompanied by a strong astroparticle theory group.

The position
- Active role in the CTA consortium
- Contributions to one of the small telescope camera projects (CHEC): hardware, firmware, and/or reconstruction software and performance aspects
- Preparing for science with CTA
- Gamma-ray data analysis and interpretation of existing telescopes within the institute´s gamma-ray group

Requirements
- Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or astroparticle physics
- Experience in instrumentation, data acquisition, data analysis or simulations in astroparticle physics, high-energy physics or astrophysics

For further information please contact Dr. David Berge ([email protected]).
The position is limited initially to 2 years with the possibility of an extension.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organizations in Germany. Classification is based upon qualifications and assigned duties. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. DESY operates flexible work schemes. DESY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women. Vacant positions at DESY are in general open to part-timework. During each application procedure DESY will assess whether the post can be filled with part-time employees.
We are looking forward to your application quoting the reference code preferably
via our electronic application system: https://www.desy.de/about_desy/career/online_application/index_eng.html
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Human Resources Department | Code: FHPO008/2017
Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg | Germany | Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: Until the positions are filled.
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