Ph.D. student for the ATLAS Group

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY); Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Hamburg is seeking a Ph.D. Student for the ATLAS Group. The role involves analyzing ATLAS data and contributing to the detector's operation. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Physics and programming experience. A supportive work environment with flexible hours and career development opportunities is offered.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly atmosphere

Health management

Occupational pension schemes

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Financial supplement for a German job ticket

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Physics with excellent grades.
• Prior experience and interest in programming (e.g., Python, machine learning tools) are a plus.
• Teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Analysis of ATLAS data (full Run 2 dataset and the new Run 3 data).
• Contributions to operation and/or upgrade of the ATLAS detector.

Kenntnisse

Programming

Machine Learning

Teamwork

Communication

Presentation Skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Physics

Jobbeschreibung

For our location in Hamburg, we are seeking:

Ph.D. Student for the ATLAS Group

Limited: 3 years | Starting date: Earliest possible | ID: FHDO008/2025 | Deadline: Open | Full-time/Part-time

DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society, and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, interdisciplinary research platforms, and international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in science, technology, and administration, as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The particle physics programme at DESY includes strong contributions to the LHC experiments at CERN and the preparation of future experiments. The experimental programme is complemented by collaboration with a strong theory group. The DESY ATLAS group is involved in data analyses focusing on W and Z production, Higgs, top quark, and Beyond Standard Model physics. Additionally, the group participates in the operation of the ATLAS Silicon Strip detector, the development of the ATLAS ITk Strips Detector for the High Luminosity LHC, and silicon tracking detectors for future particle physics experiments. We are seeking new PhD candidates to work on data analyses in the area of searches for new physics or studies on quantum effects, utilizing new techniques such as machine learning.

About your role:

• Analysis of ATLAS data (full Run 2 dataset and the new Run 3 data)
• Contributions to operation and/or upgrade of the ATLAS detector

Good reasons to join:

Enjoy a unique working environment on our international research campus. We value respectful cooperation and the well-being of our employees. Gender equality is a priority for us. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models, and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, health management, and occupational pension schemes. As a public employer, we provide a secure workplace and support your career development through comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration follows the regulations of TV‑AVH. We also offer a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

About you:

• Master's degree in Physics with excellent grades
• Prior experience and interest in programming (e.g., Python, machine learning tools) are a plus
• Teamwork, communication, and presentation skills

DESY in Hamburg does not award doctoral degrees directly but collaborates with the University of Hamburg. Candidates must meet the admission requirements for doctoral research at the University of Hamburg. PhD students will receive a monthly salary of 67% of the payment for remuneration group 13TVöD (Federal Government).

Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates, and two letters of reference) via our online application portal. Use our online tool for submitting reference letters: Additional application documents.

We look forward to receiving your application via our portal:

DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is a priority, and we strongly encourage women to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).

Deadline: 13 August 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)