Development of the GanESS detector

Somma; Cartagena; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research center in Spain is seeking a physicist to join their Neutrino Group. This role involves significant responsibilities in detector R&D, focusing on gaseous detectors for neutrino experiments. Candidates should have a PhD in Physics and relevant postdoctoral experience, with opportunities for professional development in a stimulating research environment.

Servicios

Diverse and inclusive environment

Professional career development opportunities

Formación

• Postdoctoral experience in detector R&D required.
• Experience in gas-based detector data analysis is valuable.
• Knowledge of assembly and system integration of medium size detectors.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee calibration activities for the GanESS detector.
• Contribute to data preparation for analysis and simulation.
• Participate in the design and development of detector components.

Conocimientos

Development of large noble-gaseous particle detectors

Simulation and data analysis

Knowledge of gaseous based particle detection technologies

Event reconstruction techniques

Educación

PhD in Physics or related fields

Descripción del empleo

We are currently accepting applications for the above mentioned position. This is a unique opportunity for junior researchers with a recent PhD degree in Physics or related fields to join one of DIPC’s high-profile research teams.

The role

The Neutrino Group at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) is dedicated to advancing fundamental research in neutrino physics, with a particular emphasis on developing innovative gaseous detector technologies. We are seeking a physicist with significant postdoctoral experience in detector R&D and expertise in neutrino experimentation to contribute to and lead projects focused on gaseous detectors. This position involves active participation in the design, development, and optimization of state-of-the-art detector components for ongoing and future neutrino experiments.

You will join the DIPC Physics Department and are expected to play a pivotal role in the development of the GanESS detector. Responsibilities include overseeing calibration activities, contributing to data preparation for analysis and simulation. Experience in the analysis of gas-based detector data will be particularly valuable.

Desired background & competences

Experience :

• Experience in development, construction and operations of large noble-gaseous particle detectors.
• Experience in simulation and data analysis.
• Knowledge and application of gaseous based particle detection technologies.
• Simulation, design, and development of noble-liquid based detectors (or similar detector technologies) for accelerator-based experiments.
• Assembly and system integration of medium size detectors and instrumentation.
• Knowledge and application of event reconstruction techniques.

Working conditions

Estimated annual gross salary : Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The center

DIPC is a research center whose mission is to perform and catalyze cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines, as well as to convey scientific culture to society. Located in Donostia / San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain), DIPC was born from a strategic alliance of both public institutions and private companies. Since 2008 DIPC is a 'Basque Excellence Research Center' (BERC) recognized by the Basque Government's Department of Education. In 2019, DIPC was also recognized as a 'Severo Ochoa' Excellence Center by the Spanish Research Agency.

About the team

The Neutrino Group at the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) is a dynamic team engaged in cutting-edge research in neutrino physics and detector development. The group participates in different neutrino experiments looking for neutrino less double beta decay, neutrino-nucleus coherent interaction and neutrino oscillations. The group counts with a strong technical team with several engineers and students.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable. The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

Reference : 2025 / 04

Application email : Selection process

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria :

• CV of the candidate (40%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (40%)
• Other : Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100). However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

This contract is part of the GanESS project that has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under Grant agreement No. 101039048, ERC-2021-Starting Grant, Horizon Europe.

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