Postdoctoral Researcher, Physics

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Jyväskylä

Research Field

Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

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

The Department of Physics (Faculty of Mathematics and Science) is looking to fill a postdoctoral researcher position starting on 1 May 2024, or as mutually agreed, for a fixed term of two years.

The postdoctoral researcher will work in the Nuclear Spectroscopy Group in the Accelerator Laboratory. Approximately one third of the beam time provided by the Accelerator Laboratory is used by this group. The majority of the experiments carried out by the group are focused on the properties of exotic proton-rich nuclei.

The postdoctoral researcher will join the project “Decay spectroscopy on the proton dripline - Decay station of MARA LEB” funded by the Research Council of Finland. MARA (Mass Analyzing Recoil Apparatus) is a vacuum mode recoil separator. A Low-Energy Branch (LEB) is presently under construction on the focal plane of MARA. These two together will form the MARA-LEB, the improved selectivity of which will allow new research opportunities along the proton dripline. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate in the assembly work of MARA-LEB with special focus on the design and construction of the decay spectroscopy station to be located at the focal plane of MARA-LEB. The postdoctoral researcher will also participate in the daily tasks of the research groups, such as preparation and running of experiments. Additionally, the postdoctoral researcher has the possibility to develop and pursue their own research ideas by employing the already existing infrastructure of the Accelerator Laboratory.

Qualifications

The candidates should have, or be about to receive, a PhD in experimental nuclear physics. Experience in decay spectroscopy, for example, in alpha-, gamma-, proton-, or internal conversion electron spectroscopy are considered beneficial.

The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a postdoctoral researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines . The doctoral degree required for the position must have been completed before starting the position.

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?

At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland in the Finnish Lake District having excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The City of Jyväskylä is a major educational center with a large student population and a vibrant cultural atmosphere. For more information regarding the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the Handbook for international staff and visitors .

The annual salary will be approximately 44,000 - 51,000 EUR (gross income, including a holiday bonus), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The employment starts with a trial period of six months.

How to apply?

The application documents that should be included as PDF files:

Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice and considering, when possible, the template for a researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity

Motivation Letter (max. 2 pages)

List of Publications

Research plan (max. 1. page) Briefly describe the physics case you would like to study, and the planned experimental methods, if you are selected. This may be unrelated to the MARA-LEB project.

Certificate of the doctoral degree

For further details, please contact Academy Research Fellow Kalle Auranen, [email protected]

Department of Physics

The primary areas of research at the Department of Physics  are materials physics, nuclear physics and particle physics. In materials physics, the core research fields are the physics of nanomaterials and thin films, quantum matter and quantum technologies, light-matter interaction and physics and chemistry of nanoparticles. Nuclear physics concentrates on nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure and applied accelerator-based research, and particle physics on the physics of the strong interaction and ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions, particle cosmology and neutrino physics. The department hosts an Academy of Finland Center of Excellence in Quark Matter. Experimental research at the Department is conducted in the Accelerator Laboratory, the multidisciplinary Nanoscience Center (NSC) and in foreign research centers such as CERN and FAIR.

The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and well-being for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.

Location: Seminaarinkatu 15

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Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Jyväskylä

Country

Finland

City

Jyväskylä

Street

Seminaarinkatu 15

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Where to apply

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Contact

City

Jyväskylä

Website

https://www.jyu.fi/en

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