PhD student (m/f/x) baryonic resonances that are produced in interactions and decay into final states - Bochum
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Experimental Nuclear Physics I
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.8725 hours/week = 75%) as soon as possible, we are looking for a
PhD student (m/f/x) to work on investigations of baryonic resonances that are produced in interactions and decay into final states with open strangeness
The department FAIR Forschung NRW (FFN) invites outstanding candidates to apply for a PhD position in experimental hadron physics. The research will focus on the study of π−p interactions at varying center-of-mass energies within the second resonance region (1.6–1.8 GeV) using the HADES (High Acceptance DiElectron Spectrometer) detector at SIS18 at GSI in Darmstadt. This energy regime is rich in nucleon excitations and provides a unique opportunity to investigate broad and overlapping baryon resonances, contributing to a deeper understanding of the non- perturbative regime of QCD. The studied energies are near the threshold for the productionof strange hadrons, allowing access to resonance decays involving open strangeness such as N ∗/∆ → KY or also Y ∗ → KN, Y π. These channels are of particular interest for exploring the strangeness content of baryon resonances and testing QCD-inspired models.
The focus of the PhD project is the study of strange resonance production and decay in hadronic reactions. This involves the reconstruction and analysis of exclusive final states, as well as the extraction of differential cross sections. A key objective is to contribute to the search for missing baryon resonances predicted by QCD-inspired models. The experimental results will be com- pared with predictions from partial wave analyses and various theoretical frameworks to deepen our understanding of hadron structure.
Your tasks:
- The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of the experiment, including preparation and simulation studies for the pion beamtime, active participation in beamtime and shift work during data taking at the HADES experiment at SIS18, and subsequent data analysis.
- Responsibilities will also include data quality assurance, detector calibration and alignment, and the development of data analysis workflows using the ROOT framework.
- The candidate will present research findings at collaboration meetings and scientific conferences and will prepare a PhD thesis based on the project outcomes.
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Your profile:
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree in nuclear or particle physics.
- Detailed knowledge and practical experience in experimental particle physics.
- Experience with experimental data analysis and familiarity with ROOT.
- Programming skills (C++/Python) and familiarity with Linux.
- Ability to work systematically and independently, as well as in a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
We offer:
- A qualified on-boarding and induction process
- Options for flexible working (mobile working and teleworking)
- Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
- Support in combining family life and work (including childcare arrangements/holiday offers/
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E 13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
The majority of the work for this position will be carried out on-site at GSI in Darmstadt.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Stöcker, Anja , Tel.: +49 234 32 29598
Prof. Dr. James Ritman
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-11-03. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5094.
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