PHD FOR EXPERIMENTAL DARK MATTER SEARCHES IN CRESST

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he experimental particle physics group at theInstitute of Atomic and Subatomic Physicsat the TU Wien together with theInstitute of High Energy Physicsof the Austrian Academy of Sciences is a member of the direct Dark Matter detection experiments CRESST and COSINUS.
e are looking for auniversity assistant (prae-doc), limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week, to contribute to the experimental effort of the CRESST Dark Matter experiment.
Expected start.
June .
asks.
he successful candidate will analyse data taken with the CRESST experiment, including triggering, energy reconstruction and event selectionA main aspect of the work will be the reconstruction of the experimental raw dataSoftware and computational methods for data reconstruction and subsequent analysis should be developed and implementedIn addition, development of the data acquisition, studies on alternative Dark Matter models, background sources and comparison of measured and simulated data could be performedContributions to the operation of the CRESST experiment at the Gran Sasso underground laboratory in Italy (LNGS) are expectedYour profile.
ompletion of a master or diploma curriculum in one of these fields until the time of occupation.
xperimental particle physics and a solid background in astroparticle physicsSkillful and responsible in experimental workExpertise in dark matter detection techniques, and modern programming languages as well as in data analysis and statistics, will be advantageous.
ery good skills in English communication and writingVery good communication skills and team competencies and innovative abilityWe offer.
wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial teamA range of attractive social benefits (seeFringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career optionsTU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions.
Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.
eople with special needs are equally encouraged to apply.
In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr.
Gerhard Neustätter.
ntry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff.
This is a minimum of currently EUR /month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week.
Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
e look forward to receiving your application until March 21st, .