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PhD (m,f,x) in Hadron Physics at RUB (GlueX Group), for 3 years, 26.6861 hours per week, TVL E13

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Raum Bochum

Dein Job

The Chair of Experimental Physics I at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy is looking for two

PhD (m,f,x) in Hadron Physics at RUB (GlueX Group) , 3 for years, 26.6861 hours per week, TVL E13

The newly established Emmy Noether group of Dr. Farah Afzal at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) in Germany, focusing on hadron spectroscopy with the GlueX experiment, invites applications for a PhD position in hadron physics. The aim of the project is to analyze data collected at the GlueX experiment at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia, USA and to study the spectrum of light-quark mesons. In particular, the focus will be on the search for exotic mesons such as hybrid mesons.

The PhD candidates will be integrated into the international GlueX collaboration and will be expected to contribute to the development of advanced analysis tools, simulations, reconstruction, analysis and interpretation of data, as well as contribute to tasks relevant to the operation of the experiment.

Your tasks:

Data analysis (simulations, reconstruction, interpretation of data)
Tasks relevant to the operation of the experiment (e.g. shifts at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia, USA)

Dein Profil

Your profile:

Masters degree in particle physics incl. transcript of examination results
Strong software skills (C++, Python, ROOT)
Good English language skills
Ability and eligibility to travel to USA

Our offerings:

Team-orientated cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
a friendly and collegial environment
Fair and flexible working hours
other social benefits according to the TV-L

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

You can find information about TVL at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact details for your application:

Dr. Farah Afzal, Phone: +49234 32 23561

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.

ANR: 4000 until 02.12.2024,
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, a copy of their transcript of examination results and a copy of the Master thesis (if applicable). Please submit your application via Email: FarahNoreen.Afzal@rub.de with the subject line “GlueX-RUB-PhD application, candidate family name”. In addition, please arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent via Email: FarahNoreen.Afzal@rub.de with the subject line “Reference letter for GlueX-RUB-PhD candidate family name” by the deadline as well. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview shortly after the submission deadline.

Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.