Postdoc position in hadron physics at Ruhr University Bochum (GlueX group) - Bochum
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Faculty of Physics and Astronomy:
Experimentalphysik I Hadron Physics
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) Winter 2025, we are looking for 1
Postdoc position in hadron physics at Ruhr University Bochum (GlueX group)
The newly established Emmy Noether group of Jun.-Prof. Dr. Farah Afzal at the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) in Germany, focusing on hadron spectroscopy with the GlueX experiment (http://gluex.org).
The aim of the project is to analyze data collected at the GlueX experiment at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia, USA and to study the spectrum of light-quark mesons. In particular, the focus will be on the search for exotic mesons such as hybrid mesons. The Postdoc candidate will be integrated into the international GlueX collaboration.
Scope:full-timeDuration:fixed-term, 31.01.2028 (end of project)Start:Winter 2025Apply by:
2025-09-22
Your tasks:
To play a leading role in the development of advanced analysis tools, simulations, reconstruction, analysis and interpretation of data, as well as contribute to tasks relevant to the operation of the experiment.
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- The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in experimental hadron or nuclear physics prior to starting the appointment or to have it within the next few months of the application deadline
- Strong software skills (C++, Python, ROOT),
- Good English language skills
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Ability and eligibility to travel to Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Virginia, USA.
- Experience in partial-wave analysis is desirable.
We offer:
RUB has an excellent working environment with a strong hadron physics presence. We highly value an inclusive working atmosphere and strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
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.
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV with a publication list and a research statement about their research experience and research interests via the online application portal.
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:
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Farah Afzal: 0234-32/18411
Alexander Querober: 0234-32/18411
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 2025-09-22. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4902.
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