Postdoctoral Physicist — Dark Matter Lab (MaglevHunt)

Unist; Cork; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Cork invites applications for a 28-month fixed-term, full-time Postdoctoral position as part of the MaglevHunt ERC project. The role involves developing a cutting-edge precision physics experiment using magnetically levitated superconductors and SQUID sensors to hunt for dark matter in the laboratory.

You will advance gram-scale accelerometer precision, provide scientific support for R&D activities, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.

Qualifications

• Garda vetting or international police clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cutting-edge precision physics experiment.
• Use it to hunt for dark matter in the laboratory.
• Advance the precision of gram-scale accelerometers towards the standard quantum limit and combat technical noise sources.
• Provide scientific support for all R&D activities within the group.
• Supervise and mentor bachelor's, master's and PhD students in their day-to-day research.

Job description

University College Cork invites applications for a 28-month fixed-term, full-time Postdoctoral position as part of the MaglevHunt ERC project. The role involves developing a cutting-edge precision physics experiment using magnetically levitated superconductors and SQUID sensors to hunt for dark matter in the laboratory.

You will advance gram-scale accelerometer precision, provide scientific support for R&D activities, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.