Research Associates for the DFG funded Project “HALOX” as PhD student focusing on the search for Axion Dark Matter (2 positions) § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

20095 Hamburg

Stellenbeschreibung

Werkstudent

Homeoffice: Nach Absprache

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Institute of Experimental Physics, Cluster of Excellence “Quantum Universe”

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L

Start dateas soon as possible, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline21.01.2025

Scope of workpart-time

Weekly hours66,67 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

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 Universität Hamburg and DESY.

We offer two doctoral research associate positions (PhD) to pursue searches for Axion Dark Matter through a combination of instrumentation development and data analysis, including machine learning techniques.
We contribute to the MADMAX experiment, and we play a leading role in exploring uncharted parameter space in the μeV range (corresponding to GHz frequencies) using a dielectric haloscope system. The successful candidates will be involved in all relevant experimental aspects of realising, calibrating and operating a dielectric holoscope and in the data analysis. They will learn and experience a broad range of radio-frequency (RF) detection and simulation techniques and skills. The positions will be located in Hamburg, however, travel at international research facilities, e.g. CERN and CPPM in Marseille, is foreseen.

Doctoral research associates will become members of the Quantum Universe Research School (QURS), which provides academic and soft skills training, as well as career planning support. In addition, they will receive individual budgets to facilitate the 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 research associates may participate in teaching at the University and in the organization of the Cluster via an early career council.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

completed university studies in physics (Master degree or comparable)
very good knowledge of experimental particle physics, RF detectors, circuit design and FEM simulation, data analysis
laboratory experience with cryogenic, vacuum and RF systems is an advantage
very good computer programming skills
motivation and ability to conduct independent research
good command of written and spoken English, communication skills

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

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at the University of Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.