Physicist (f/m/d)
65% part time
PhD position for experimental astroparticle physics with the doctoral topic: "Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays with the Pierre Auger Observatory".
The Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP) is one of the world- leading institutes in experimental astroparticle physics. The successful candidate (f/m/d) will receive graduate training at the Karlsruhe School for Elementary Particle and Astroparticle Physics (KSETA) and will benefit from being part of a large group of students and scientists (f/m/d) working on a variety of astroparticle experiments, including the Pierre Auger Observatory and IceCube.
Organizational unit
Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP)
Job description
- Analysis of data from the fluorescence telescopes of the Pierre Auger Observatory with a focus on developing a novel technique to calibrate the energy scale of cosmic-ray observatories using laser shots from the EarthCARE satellite
- Investigation of the mass composition in the transition region from galactic to extragalactic cosmic rays
- Presentation of the results at collaboration meetings and international conferences
- Participation in data-taking shifts at the observatory site in Argentina.
Starting date
ab sofort / as soon as possible
Personal qualification
- Completed university degree in physics (Master) with a specialization in the field of particle or astroparticle physics
- Experience in data analysis and scientific computing, particularly with Python and C++
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
3 years.
Application up to
28.02.2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Michale Unger, phone +49 721 608-23383, Email: michael.unger@kit.edu. The application should include a cover letter, CV, Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and at least one letter of reference.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 56/2025.
Vacancy number: 56/2025
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms Ratzel
Phone: +49 721 608-25544,
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany