Université Libre de Bruxelles

The Department of Elementary Particle Physics of Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in high-energy astroparticle physics within the Pierre Auger collaboration.

The Department is part of the Inter-University Institute for High Energies IIHE (ULB-VUB), which combines the experimental particle and astroparticle research groups from both Brussels universities, ULB and VUB, and presently numbers about 90 physicists, engineers and support staff. It is involved in large international collaborations in astroparticle physics – Auger (in Argentina), IceCube (at the South Pole) and LOFAR (Netherlands), and in particle physics – CMS (at the LHC), JUNO (in China) and Solid (in Belgium).

The Pierre Auger Observatory (www.auger.org) is the largest detector ever built to study ultra high energy cosmic rays, covering 3000 km² in la Pampa, Argentina. After more than 10 years of successful operation, a major upgrade of the Observatory is taking place. It will enhance the capabilities of the surface detector to determine the nature of these particles. Together with the theoretical department of ULB, involved in the Telescope Array experiment, we are aiming to combine available and future data of both observatories towards a full-sky cosmic ray analysis.

The candidate should have experience in data analysis and is expected to make a strong contribution in the analysis of the data from the upgraded detector, AugerPrime. The position also implies shifts and visits to the Observatory. The salary is competitive and includes all social security benefits (more information is available upon request). Contributions to teaching are possible but are not required. The candidate should have a maximum of 5 years of experience after her/his PhD.

The position will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before 01/08/2020, when a first application screening will take place. Applications should be sent by email (with subject “UHECRs – post-doc position”) and they should include a detailed CV, a letter of motivation and the names of 3 referees.

Contact: Prof. Ioana C. Mariş (Ioana.Maris@ulb.ac.be) also via the IIHE secretary: Audrey.Terrier@ulb.ac.be
IIHE web site: http://www.iihe.ac.be
Contact: Ioana Maris (Ioana.Maris@ulb.ac.be)

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