PhD student in Experimental Neutrino Astrophysics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research conducted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy encompasses a wide range of physics topics, distributed over ten divisions. The department is located in the Ångström laboratory and employs nearly 400 people, 125 of whom are doctoral students. It offers a broad physics curriculum to undergraduate and graduate students, participation in nationally and internationally leading projects for researchers, and opportunities for partnership with industry and various outreach activities. Read more at www.physics.uu.se.

Duties/project description: IceCube is a neutrino telescope in operation at the geographic South Pole. The telescope consists of about 5000 optical modules observing one cubic kilometre of the very clear ice in the Antarctic glacier. IceCube detects neutrinos with energies from MeV up to a few PeV from the most extreme environments in the Universe. More information can be found at www.icecube.wisc.edu. The IceCube collaboration is planning to increase the size of the current array in order to enhance the sensitivity of the detector. The successful candidate will work on the simulation and hardware development for the next generation optical sensors to be used in this extension.

Requirements: We are looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate with a masters degree or equivalent in physics or a related field and with an interest in working at the intersection between astrophysics and particle physics. A strong academic record and good communication skills in English, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, is required.

Additional qualifications: Good programming and data analysis skills are a benefit but there is also room to improve your skills. Experience in astrophysics, neutrino physics, hardware and/or detector development is a merit.

The application should include a statement of research interests, a CV and a transcript of grades. Additionally, please arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be sent directly from the letter writers to Erin O’Sullivan (erin.osullivan@physics.uu.se).

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: 15-09-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Dr. Erin O’Sullivan (erin.osullivan@physics.uu.se)

Please submit your application by 30 April 2021, UFV-PA 2021/1032.

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