Postdoctoral Research Position in Particle Physics: The Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA) in Santander, Spain, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Position in Particle Physics and Instrumentation. The successful candidate will join the Particle Physics and Instrumentation Group at IFCA, contributing to the DAMIC-M project and engaging in cutting-edge research in the field of dark matter detection and instrumentation.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Experiments: DAMIC-M
Location: Instituto de Física de Cantabria (IFCA), Santander, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Physics or a related field
- Strong background in experimental particle physics
- Enthusiasm for hardware development and data analysis
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in academia
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Research Position in Particle Physics and Instrumentation
The Particle Physics and Instrumentation Group at IFCA specializes in the development of sensitive instruments with exceptional background rejection capabilities for dark matter experiments. The primary focus is on the DAMIC-M project, aiming to directly detect light dark matter-electron scattering or establish world-leading limits in the sub-GeV mass range. The successful candidate will contribute to DAMIC-M, take a leadership role in establishing a CCDs test stand for impurity analysis, conduct simulations, manage data (including Data Quality Monitoring), perform physics analyses, and participate in underground detector construction.
How to Apply: To apply, please send the following documents:
- CV
- Letter of interest
- Arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Rocio Vilar Cortabitarte and Bradley Kavanagh (contact details below).
Please include the text “IFCA PPI Postdoc Application – NAME” (where NAME is your name) in the subject line of the emails.
Contact: Rocio Vilar Cortabitarte (IP of the DAMIC-M group at IFCA and co-IP of the project) Email: vilar@ifca.unican.es
Bradley Kavanagh (Co-IP of the project) Email: kavanagh@ifca.unican.es
Last Date for Apply: 31 December 2023
