Research Associate

Physics World; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking Doctoral Research Associates to investigate axion-like particles through astrophysical observations. Candidates should have a strong background in advanced astrophysical data analysis, statistical inference, and machine learning. The position offers robust training through the Quantum Universe Research School, encouraging equity and inclusion in academia. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research and participate in teaching and community involvement.

Leistungen

Individual budgets for trainings and conferences

Career planning support

Travel funding for project-specific duties

Qualifikationen

• Experience with Fermi-LAT, GBM, and imaging X-ray missions.
• Desirable prior experience with machine learning for anomaly searches.
• Commitment to equity and diversity in the academic environment.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on axion-like particles using astrophysical observations.
• Participate in the Quantum Universe Research School training.
• Contribute to teaching and organization of the research cluster.

Kenntnisse

Advanced astrophysical data analysis

Multi-mission and multi-wavelength observations

Statistical inference methods

Machine learning approaches

Ausbildung

PhD in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

We are using astrophysical observations to search for signatures of axion-like particles. We are going to search for spectral signatures in the X-ray and gamma-ray emission from Galactic and extra-galactic objects - including gamma-ray bursts, using the most recent models for the magnetic field along the line of sight.

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 the University of Hamburg and DESY.

Doctoral research associates will become members of the Quantum Universe Research School (QURS), which provides academic and key 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 researchers may participate in teaching at the University and in the organization of the Cluster via an early career council.

We are looking for candidates with experience on advanced astrophysical data analysis in the context of multi‑mission and multi‑wavelength observations including e.g., Fermi‑LAT, GBM, and imaging X‑ray missions. Prior experience with methods of statistical inference using simulations or anomaly searches with machine‑learning approaches is desirable.

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 non‑academic 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 University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.

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

For the application, please use the following link: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenangebote/formular.html?jobID=0fc60b8a4f1bf5b3dd948c64a8a0a480150faa0e