PhD position 75% within a third party funding project

Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for a part-time fixed-term PhD position (75%) within a BMFTR-funded project in Theoretical Astrophysics IV. The successful candidate will work on Newtonian noise modeling for gravitational wave detectors, with potential for pursuing a PhD as part of the project.

Start as soon as possible; apply by 2026-08-24. Tasks include analytical calculations, comparison with simulations, and applying methods to test systems; experiments may involve the ET

Qualifikationen

• Very good Master's degree in Physics.
• Previous Master's level experience in the above-mentioned topics.
• Strong interest in contributing to the Einstein Telescope project.

Aufgaben

• Analytical calculations of Newtonian noise.
• Compare with numerical simulations.
• Apply the developed methods to smaller test systems.
• Implement and test calculations in the ET Pathfinder facility in Maastricht, Netherlands.
• Document and present research findings at (inter)national conferences.

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Faculty of Physics and Astronomy : Theoretical Physics IV

In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.8725 hours/week = 75%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1.

PhD position 75% within a third party funding project

The Chair of Theoretical Astrophysics IV, in particular Plasma Astroparticle Physics, works at the interface of plasma and particle physics. The Chair of Theoretical Astrophysics IV has a vacancy for a PhD position (m/f/x).

As a research assistant (m/f/x), you will work at Theoretical Physics IV in the context of a BMFTR-funded project. The general goal of the project is to develop and refine a mathematical model for Newtonian noise, enabling a deeper understanding and effective compensation of this noise in gravitational wave detectors, with direct implications for site selection and noise mitigation strategies for the Einstein Telescope. There is the possibility of doing a PhD as part of the project.

Position details

• Scope: part-time
• Duration: fixed-term,3 Jahre
• Start: at the earliest possible date
• Apply by: 2026-08-24

Your tasks:

• Analytical calculations of Newtonian noise
• Compararison with numerical simulations
• Appling the developed methods and models to smaller test systems
• Implementation and testing the calculations in the ET Pathfinder facility in Maastricht, Netherlands
• Document and present research findings on (inter)national conferences

Your profile:

• very good Master's degree in Physics
• previous experience on the Master's level in the above-mentioned topics
• strong interest in contributing in the Einstein Telescope project

We offer:

Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team, Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the L'ander (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E 13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

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/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact [e-mail].

The Ruhr-Universit't 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 Ruhr-Universit't Bochum's declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universit't 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-Universit't Bochum explicitly 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 persons for further information:

Vera Nowak (Sekretariat) Tel.: [phone]

Christina Malty (Sekretariat) Tel.: [phone]

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.