Senior researcher: LISA data analysis and simulations

2 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

23 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

FZU is collaborating on preparing a space mission LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna), which will detect gravitational waves. FZU contributes to mission-critical space hardware, especially the Fiber Switching Unit, and is also responsible for prototyping and tests. The work is typically done in cooperation with other institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences and technological companies in the Czech Republic.

We are opening a Senior researcher position to join the LISA project team (part-time position).

What you will do

• Gathering technical requirements and communication with local and international partners, both industrial and academic.
• Participate in design iterations, manufacturing, and tests of precise mechanisms based on piezo technology and flexure hinges.
• Participate in analyzing the data from our experiments and in simulation activities within the broader LISA consortium.
• Participation in the scientific activities of the LISA Consortium.
• Participation in the Prague Relativity Group, the Czech group member of the LISA Consortium.
• Comparing the LISA mission with other experiments for detecting gravitational waves, analyzing options of possible FZU involvement.

What we expect

• Ph.D. in physics with a thesis in a related field of research.
• Strong motivation to work on new research topics.
• English language – advanced in reading, writing, and communicating.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Basic experience with precision mechanics and optomechanics design is an advantage.

What we offer

• Working in an international, creative, and highly motivated environment.
• Cutting-edge research topics with high application potential.
• Working in a multidisciplinary research team.
• A stimulating and friendly supervising and mentoring environment.
• Unique research facilities.
• Training and development possibilities (seminars, workshops, conferences).
• Soft skills training (project management, grant applications, etc.).
• Language courses.
• Flexible working hours.
• and more benefits such as a Multisport card, meal allowance, cooperative kindergarten, etc.

It´s good to know

• Place of work: FZU, Pod vodárenskou věží 1, Prague 8
• Fixed-term employment: 1 year (further extension is then possible and expected)
• Part-time employment
• Starting as soon as possible, depending on the availability of the applicant.

Application procedure

Please send a motivation letter, your CV, a list of publications, and two references to [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fyzikální ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.

Country

Czech Republic

State/Province

Prague

City

Prague 8

Postal Code

182 00

Street

Na Slovance 1999/2

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Fyzikální ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.

City

Fyzikální ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.

Website

https://www.fzu.cz/en/contact

Street

Fyzikální ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.

Postal Code

182 00

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

266053425

STATUS: EXPIRED