PhD Researcher: Penning-Trap Mass Spectrometry

Moventas Wind Ltd; Jyväskylä; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in high-precision mass spectrometry starting January 2027 for 3.5 years. The project is international and based at IGISOL, working with the JYFLTRAP Penning-trap mass spectrometer to advance neutrino-physics data.

Responsibilities include measurements, data analysis, conference presentations, and publications. The position offers hands-on training in ion trapping and data analysis within a large experimental facility and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics or related field; good command of English.
• Experience in experimental atomic, nuclear or particle physics advantageous but not required.
• Trial period of six months at employment start.
• Permission for postgraduate studies at University of Jyväskylä required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision atomic mass and Q-value measurements with JYFLTRAP Penning-trap mass spectrometer.
• Data analysis and interpretation of results; present at international conferences; publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and upgrade the JYFLTRAP Penning trap and participate in IGISOL experiments.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Ion trapping

Data analysis

Python

SimIon/Comsol

Education

Master's degree in physics

Tools

SimIon

COMSOL

Job description

The University of Jyväskylä invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in high-precision mass spectrometry starting January 2027 for 3.5 years. The project is international and based at IGISOL, working with the JYFLTRAP Penning-trap mass spectrometer to advance neutrino-physics data.

Responsibilities include measurements, data analysis, conference presentations, and publications. The position offers hands-on training in ion trapping and data analysis within a large experimental facility and