Stellenausschreibung Nr. 188/2025
Physicist (f/m/d)
65% part-time
At the Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP) at KIT, a PhD position (m/f/d) in the field of (astro-)particle physics is available. Our research group has many years of experience in the search for rare events and is a member of the international XENON and XLZD collaborations dedicated to the search for dark matter. The goal of the advertised position is to advance technological aspects related to liquid xenon time projection chambers in preparation for the construction of the XLZD Observatory.
Tätigkeitsbeschreibung
- design, construction, and testing of a prototype high-voltage feedthrough for use in liquid xenon
- develop suitable calibration techniques, conduct Monte Carlo simulations
- perform statistical analyses to evaluate the sensitivity of future liquid xenon detectors, such as XLZD, with regard to key questions in astroparticle physics
- contribute to teaching activities of the research group
- assist in supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
- presenting your results at scientific conferences
- preparing publications.
Persönliche Qualifikation
- you hold a Master’s degree in Physics
- you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team and have a passion for experimental research
- working within international collaborations requires excellent intercultural and organizational skills
- strong communication skills and a constructive work attitude are expected.
Organisationseinheit
Institut für Astroteilchenphysik (IAP)
Eintrittstermin
01.09.2025
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
3 years.
Application up to
19.06.2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Yanina Biondi (yanina.biondi@kit.edu ), phone: +49 721 6082 2702. Please send your application including a cover letter, your CV, and all certificates in electronic form (preferably as a single pdf file).
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