New hybrid gamma-ray reconstruction techniques

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Archive Date: 
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Pre-doctoral/Graduate Positions
Institution Classification/Type: 
Research Laboratory
Institution/Company: 
University of Hamburg
Department Name: 
Institute for Experimental Physics
Street Line 1: 
Luruper Chaussee 149
City: 
Hamburg
State/Province: 
Germany
Zip/Postal: 
22761
Country: 
Germany
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Universität Hamburg invites applications for a Research Associate (PhD position) for the project “New hybrid reconstruction techniques”. The position commences on 01.01.2019 . It is remunerated at 75% of the salary level TV-L E13. The term is fixed for a period of 3 years. Duties include academic services in the project named above.

Astroparticle physics is one of the topics of the research focus on particle-, astro- and accelerator-physics at the Institute for Experimental Physics in Hamburg. The German-Russian TAIGA-Experiment is part of the excellence cluster "Quantum Universe". TAIGA uses a new hybrid technique for the detection of gamma-rays in the TeV to PeV energy range. The experiment currently consists of a 1 km² array of air Cherenkov timing detector stations in combination with imaging air Cherenkov telescopes deployed in Siberia. We are developing new reconstruction and analysis techniques. Your duties within this DFG-funded project will encompass the whole data processing chain including calibration, reconstruction, and analysis (Crab Nebula and other astrophysical objects) of the first hybrid data sets. Furthermore, you will have the possibility to contribute to the development of a calibration system and to participate in observation shifts. You will be given the opportunity to write a PhD thesis in the framework of this project.

Requirements: A university degree with graduation in physics and a graduation thesis (Master level or equivalent) in the topical area of astroparticle physics. Advanced knowledge in programming (primarily python, further knowledge, e.g., C/C++ desirable). Experience in the development of reconstruction algorithms and in statistical data analysis. We are looking for candidates following an autonomous systematic approach and have an open mind in the collaboration within international research teams. Good English knowledge.

Pay Compensation
Salary Min: 
$40000.00 (USD)
Included Benefits: 

Retirement, maternity leave, care insurance, health insurance. Salary given is before taxes and social benefit deductions. After tax and benefit deductions, the net yearly salary amounts to a minimum of USD 25000 (EUR 22000).

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Selection Deadline: 
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Martin Tluczykont
Title: 
Dr.
Country: 
Germany
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