PhD Positions: Theoretical Particle Physics & GravNet Research

Ifae; Tarragona; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAE invites applications for one to two PhD positions in the Theoretical Physics Group within the GravNet project, hosted in Tarragona, Spain. The positions will start in Spring and run for four years, funded by the ERC Synergy GravNet grant.

Applicants will contribute to theoretical developments and detector modeling for searches of high-frequency gravitational waves in laboratory setups. Successful candidates will join the GravNet-IFAE group, collaborating with international partners, and

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Physics or related topics, and eligibility to be admitted in the Physics PhD program of the UAB by the start of the position.
• Experience with theoretical modeling and data analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a collaborative research group.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the theoretical aspects of the GravNet-IFAE proposal.
• Model the detector response and perform realistic sensitivity calculations for high frequency gravitational waves.

Education

Master in Physics or related topics

Job description

IFAE invites applications for one to two PhD positions in the Theoretical Physics Group within the GravNet project, hosted in Tarragona, Spain. The positions will start in Spring and run for four years, funded by the ERC Synergy GravNet grant.

Applicants will contribute to theoretical developments and detector modeling for searches of high-frequency gravitational waves in laboratory setups. Successful candidates will join the GravNet-IFAE group, collaborating with international partners, and