PhD Research Fellow in Particle Accelerator Physics

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15th May 2022
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PhD Research Fellow in Particle Accelerator Physics
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Job description

1-2 positions as a PhD Research fellow in Particle Accelerator Physics is available at the Department of Physics.  

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

Starting date no later than 01.09.2022.

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More about the position

The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council through the FRIPRO call. The particle physics community is studying the options for the next high-energy collider at the energy frontier. UiO is involved in the development of future of colliders based on plasma wakefield accelerators. We are offering 1-2 PhD positions that will join our team studying key challenges for a future plasma-based collider. A main outstanding question we will investigate in the project is how high-gradient and high-efficiency acceleration can be combined with stable transport of a high quality beam. We are looking for excellent and motivated PhD students interested in working with a world-leading team for advanced accelerator research.

The research questions will be investigated numerically and experimentally. We perform experiments at the FACET-II test facility at SLAC, Stanford, California, USA. One PhD position will be doing his/her experimental studies at SLAC, with particular focus on the stability and efficiency in the plasma wakefield acceleration. The candidate will be based at SLAC for extended periods of time, embedded with an international team performing plasma experiments. The second part of the project will investigate how to stage several plasma cells in order to build a plasma linac. One PhD position will study, using numerical simulations, how to preserve the beam quality in high efficiency plasma linacs, and in particular novel solutions for connecting plasma-accelerator stages.

Information about the research at The Department of Physics is found on http://www.mn.uio.no/fysikk/english/research/groups/

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Required qualifications:

• master’s degree or equivalent in physics or engineering. Foreign completed degrees (M.Sc.-level) must correspond to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system. Candidates without a Master’s degree have until 15 August, 2022 to complete the final exam.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with particle-accelerator physics, including plasma- or laser-wakefield acceleration
• Experience with data collection and data analysis
• A solid background in scientific programming and/or numerical simulations
• Good knowledge of several of the following topics is an additional advantage: plasma physics, electrodynamics, mathematical modeling, computational physics, cybernetics, beam physics or high energy physics.
• Experience with working in a big research group or collaboration.

Grade and language requirements:

The norm is as follows:

• the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required
• Knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Personal skills

• Good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment

We offer

• Salary NOK 491 200 – 534 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Career development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records
• Documentation of English proficiency
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 1-2 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”). Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Interviews will be used as part of the hiring process.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Professor Erik Adli, [email protected]

For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Elin Thoresen, e-mail: [email protected]

About the University of Oslo 

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. 

The research at the Department of Physics covers a broad range of subfields within physics and technology: From space research to medical physics. A good proportion of the research is interdisciplinary, and conducted in close cooperation with collaborators in Norway and abroad.

Education and teaching are other essential activities. We offer a broad range of courses, and the Department is involved in several study programmes at bachelor’s and master’s level. Some of the best lecturers in Norway are amongst our employees, and we are proud of our prizewinning teaching and learning environment. The Department has 200 employees, of which 50 are permanent scientific positions. On a yearly basis 20 students complete their Ph.D. and 50 finish their M.Sc. degree.

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Deadline

15th May 2022

Employer

University of Oslo

Municipality

Oslo

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