Lund University, Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics

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.

The Theoretical Particle Physics group has an opening for a two-year researcher in Particle Physics Phenomenology, starting in the autumn of 2021, or by agreement.

Subsequent to recent recruitments, the Lund group consists of ten senior scientists, six post-doctoral fellows and ten PhD students. Rikkert Frederix, Leif Lönnblad, Stefan Prestel, Malin Sjödahl, Torbjörn Sjöstrand, Korinna Zapp and Gösta Gustafson (emeritus) work on various aspects of QCD and collider phenomenology, with emphasis on event generator development and applications thereof. Johan Bijnens mainly works on hadron and flavour physics, notably with chiral perturbation theory as a tool. Johan Rathsman and Roman Pasechnik are mainly working on the phenomenology of physics beyond the Standard Model, especially Higgs physics and unified gauge theories. Further information about the group can be found on the website http://particle.thep.lu.se/

We enjoy good relations with the experimental particle physics group in Lund, which is a member of ATLAS and ALICE, and which explores the possibility of fundamental physics experiments at the upcoming European Spallation Source in Lund and in the search for Dark Matter.

Description of work
The researcher should work on topics related to simulation of heavy ion collisions within the scope of the ERC project collectiveQCD led by Korinna Zapp. This project involves the development of new models describing simultaneously collective effects and jet quenching, and the implementation of these in Monte Carlo event generator programs. Special emphasis will be put on investigating observables of such effects, in particular jet quenching, not only in heavy ion collisions but also in smaller collision systems.

Qualifications
PhD in theoretical particle physics or a nearby field is required. An excellent research track record and a demonstrated strength in independent research are also requirements. We are primarily looking for applicants with solid experience in heavy ion physics.
 
Application procedure
The application should be submitted electronically using the recruitment system of Lund University, https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/vacancies or https://www.science.lu.se/about-the-faculty/job-vacancies. On the linked page to the current position click on the "Login and apply" button and follow instructions.  Applications instead sent directly to one of the group members cannot be considered. 

The application should consist of a CV (incl a copy of the PhD degree diploma), a brief research plan, and a publication list.

The names of three references should be included and they should be instructed to send letters of recommendation directly to korinna.zapp@thep.lu.se at the latest the last application date.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Autumn 2021 or by agreement
Salary Monthly payment
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/3011
Contact
  • Korinna Zapp, Researcher, korinna.zapp@thep.lu.se
  • Magdalena Brossing, HR coordinator, +46 46 222 95 62
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, +46-46-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, +46-46-222 93 64
Published 26.Oct.2020
Last application date 01.Dec.2020 11:59 PM CET

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