Postdoc (m/f/d) in Plasma Astroparticle Physics - Bochum
Dein Job
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy:
Chair of Theoretical Physics IV
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) as soon as possible, we are looking for 1
Postdoc (m/f/d) in Plasma Astroparticle Physics
The Chair of Theoretical Astrophysics IV, in particular Plasma Astroparticle Physics, works at the interface of plasma and particle physics. The Chair of Theoretical Astrophysics IV has a vacancy for a Postdoc (m/f/d). The position is thematically related to plasma-astroparticle physics.
As a research assistant (m/f/d), you will work at the intersection of machine learning and astroparticle physics. In a team of researchers that works with long-term lightcurves of active galaxies, it is the particular goal to build up a simulation-based machine learning system to identify hadronic flares. The candidate will work with long-term lightcurves from the Fermi Satellite and combine them with other lightcurves from radio, optical and X-ray catalogs. It is one of the central tasks in this project to develop supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms in order to predict the continuation of the lightcurves and to identify subflares in the long-term multimessenger data.
Your tasks:
- Develop machine learning algorithms for long-term lightcurves of AGN (supervised, unsupervised)
- Predict the continuation of the lightcurves
- Identify short-term structures in the long-term lightcurves
- Help building a bridge between machine learning and astroparticle physics
- Preparation of publications of the research results
- The position comes with a teaching duty of 4 hours a week
Dein Profil
Your profile:
- PhD in data science or related disciplines
- Excellent knowledge in the development of machine learning algorithms
We offer:
- Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
- Options for flexible working (mobile working and teleworking)
- Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
- A workplace in a green environment with direct access to the botanical garden of Ruhr University Bochum
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 E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
A qualified application is expected. Application and contact details: Your detailed application should include the following documents: 1) CV 2) Cover letter with detailed information about your previous academic work 3) Copy of your master's degree and PhD certificates
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:
Vera Nowak Tel.: +49 234 32 26710
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 2025-10-20. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5031.
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