PhD Positions in Theoretical Particle Physics - GravNet(4y)

IFAE; El Valle; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The GravNet-Theoretical Physics Group at IFAE in Barcelona invites applications for one to two PhD positions in theoretical developments for searches of high frequency gravitational waves in cavities and other laboratory devices. The positions start from Spring **** and last four years as Predoctoral Contract (R1) within GravNet.

Applicants should hold a Master Degree in Physics and must be admitted to the UAB Physics PhD program by the start date.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Physics or related topics, equivalent degree, and admission to the Physics PhD program of the UAB by the start of the position.
• CV, including full list of University Grades, and two Reference Letters, all to be sent through the portal.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical aspects for searches of high frequency gravitational waves in cavities and other laboratory devices.
• Modeling and simulation of the detectors' response to gravitational waves of different sources.
• Generate realistic sensitivity calculations and explore different network configurations for GravNet.
• Design the best strategy for GravNet to detect high frequency gravitational waves and explore other detection strategies.

Education

Master Degree in Physics

Job description

The GravNet-Theoretical Physics Group at IFAE in Barcelona invites applications for one to two PhD positions in theoretical developments for searches of high frequency gravitational waves in cavities and other laboratory devices. The positions start from Spring **** and last four years as Predoctoral Contract (R1) within GravNet.

Applicants should hold a Master Degree in Physics and must be admitted to the UAB Physics PhD program by the start date.