Announcement For The Position Of Assistant Professor (Post-Doc)

3 Nov 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jagiellonian University

Department

The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2023 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Jan 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

2/AW/23

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The research group of P. Moskal invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the project entitled „Precision symmetry tests between matter and anti-matter via measurements of the decays of positronium atoms using the modular J-PET tomograph”.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The minimum requirements for candidates are:

- PhD diploma in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field of science. - Experience in radiation detectors calibration, advanced multi-level data analysis, Monte-Carlo simulations, advanced level statistical inference, relativistic kinematics and computer programming.

- Good knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Specific Requirements

The successful applicant is expected to perform following research tasks: Elaboration of methods for the reconstruction of time and position of decays of para- and ortho-positronium atoms and methods for the determination of polarisation of gamma quanta and positronium atoms. Measurements with the J-PET-192strip and modular J-PET-312strip tomographs equipped with the spherical annihilation chamber and COSMIC RADIATION VETO DETECTOR; Data taking and data quality checks; On-line calibration of the whole detection system; Elaboration of methods for identification and selection of registered events; Elaboration and validation of the background suppression methods; Conceptual work aiming at elaboration of new observables for the test of discrete symmetries with the J-PET detector; Interpretation of results, preparation of scientific articles, presentation of results at conferences and scientific meetings.

Languages

ENGLISH

Research Field

Physics

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer contract with the remuneration of 10000 PLN per month brutto-brutto equivalent to about 6000 PLN netto plus social and health insurance

Eligibility criteria

The candidates should submit applications containing the following documents

1. Short application including motivation letter (maximum three pages),

2. Scientific CV including list of publications

3. At least two letters of recommendation ( preferentially send directly to P. Moskal via e-mail)

All documents should be submitted in the pdf format to the address: [email protected]

Selection process

The candidates will be informed (by email) of the result of the selection on December 8, 2023.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Institute of Physics, Department of Experimental Particle Physics and its applications

Country

Poland

City

Kraków

Postal Code

30-348

Street

Łojasiewicza 11

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Kraków

Website

https:// www. fais.uj.edu.pl

https:// www. zzfj.if.uj.edu.pl/

Street

ul. Łojasiewicza 11

Postal Code

30-348

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED