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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Description
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is the world’s most powerful accelerator. The ALICE experiment (http://alice-collaboration.web.cern.ch/) is the dedicated heavy-ion detector to exploit the unique physics potential of nucleus-nucleus interactions at LHC energies. Our aim is to study the physics of strongly interacting matter at extreme energy densities, where the formation of a new phase of matter, the quark-gluon plasma (QGP), is expected. The existence of such a phase, and its properties are key issues in QCD. For this purpose, we are carrying out a comprehensive study of particles (mainly hadrons) produced in the collision of heavy nuclei. ALICE is also studying proton-proton (pp) collisions both as a comparison with lead-lead (Pb-Pb) collisions and in physics areas where ALICE is competitive with other LHC experiments. A particularly hot topic is to what degree the same type of physics (QGP?) can be found in small (pp) and large (Pb-Pb) collisional systems.
We are looking for one PhD-student to join us in this research.
Job assignment
The main task for the doctoral student will be to conduct research education which includes work with research but also advanced course work.
The successful candidate will work on analysis of ALICE data, in particular of the central barrel with the main tracking detector, the Time Projection Chamber (TPC). Current group research interests include the study and analysis of identified particle spectra, jet quenching and correlations in heavy-ion collisions.
Additionally, some activities connected to R&D for future experiments and/or upgrades of ALICE, could be included.
The successful candidate would have the possibility to help with supervising Master students.
The activities are located at the Department of Physics at Lund University. However, frequent visits to CERN will be required, and also some long-term stationing there could be required (and there is additional funding available for this).
Entry requirements
A formal requirement for doctoral studies in physics is:
Furthermore, the acceptance is based on the estimated ability to accomplish postgraduate studies.
Other requirements:
Basis of Assessment
The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only thosewho are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When anappointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shallprimarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed todoctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, inaccordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.
Selection to postgraduate studies is based on the expected ability to perform well in the studies. Theevaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of studies at the basic andadvanced levels, in particular:
Other assessment criteria:
We consider good cooperation ability, drive and independent work ability as positive personal attributes.
The selection of the successful candidate will be based on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, the evaluation criteria indicated above, and the ability to cope with the challenges in the anticipated assignments. Special attention will be given to the master’s project.
Terms of employment
A PhD position is an employment with the main duty to be engaged in PhD studies according to the study plan. The duration of PhD studies is 4 years full time. In addition, those appointed to doctoral student position may be required to work with educational tasks, research and technical/administrative duties at a level of at most 20% of full time. The position is then extended correspondingly, however not longer than corresponding to 5 years full time employment. PhD positions are subject to special regulations. These can be found in the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 1993:100, ch. 5, with updates). Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to a PhD position.
Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
Application procedure
Apply online! Applications must contain
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please submit your applications here: https://lu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:218640/
Last day of applying: 2018-08-15 (Wednesday 15th of August, 2018)
Remarks
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The English version of this announcement is an interpretation of national formalities expressed in the Swedish text. In case of uncertainties, the Swedish text applies.
For further information please Contact:
Peter Christiansen and David Silvermyr, ALICE-PhD-position@hep.lu.se
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Salary | Månadslön |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2018/2476 |
Published | 11.Jul.2018 |
Last application date | 15.Aug.2018 11:59 PM CEST |