PhD Position in ATLAS Top Quark Physics

Updated: 10 months ago
Deadline: 15 Jun 2023

31 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Research Field

Physics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Netherlands
Application Deadline

15 Jun 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Not Applicable
Hours Per Week

38.0
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

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing efforts to understand the properties of the top quark, the heaviest elementary particle in the Standard Model. In particular, you will work on analysing the four-top-quark production. This exciting new process in particle physics was recently observed directly for the first time by both the ATLAS and CMS collaborations using data from collisions during Run 2 of the Large Hadron Collider. This is one of the rarest and most massive events measured in ATLAS so far; it has a production rate 70,000 times lower than top quark-antiquark pairs, making it an extremely challenging detection problem.

There are many exciting avenues to take with this analysis during Run 3 of the LHC to search for signs of new physics phenomena. These include:

  • the implementation of new machine learning algorithms to further improve the isolation of the 4 tops signal and look for anomalies
  • the development of advanced analysis techniques and statistical models to extract precise measurements of the properties of the top quark using Effective Field Theory and improve the measurement of the coupling of the top quark to the Higgs boson.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your experience and profile:

  • a (almost) completed master degree in high-energy physics, or a closely related field
  • ideally a strong interest in data analysis
  • good software skills (C++, python, ROOT)
  • (some) research experience in experimental particle physics

Please note that experience in theoretical physics is *not* required, all theory required will be taught and developed during the PhD.


Additional Information
Benefits

A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). The preferred starting date is negotiable and ideally before the end of 2023.This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students. We offer a PhD position based in Amsterdam, with the possibility to stay at CERN for a period of up to 1 year.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 2,541 to € 3,247 (scale P). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the '30% ruling', may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

  • 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
  • multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
  • a complete educational program for PhD students;
  • multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
  • multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
  • 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
  • partly paid parental leave;
  • the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
  • a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
  • the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
  • help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you're moving from abroad.

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here .


Selection process

If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the Nikhef link (please see application instructions in bold below). We accept applications until and including 15 June 2023

Applications should include the following information:

  • Curriculum vitae including the email address of at least one referee ready who is willing to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. .

APPLICATIONS ONLY VIA NIKHEF WEBSITE USING THISLINK

Only complete applications received within the response period via the aforementioned link will be considered.


Additional comments

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Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/328486/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Faculty of Science
Country
Netherlands
City
Amsterdam
Postal Code
1098XH
Street
Science Park 904

Where to apply
Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/328486/phd-position-in-atlas-top-quark-physics…

Contact
City

Amsterdam
Website

http://www.uva.nl/
Street

Spui 21
Postal Code

1012 WX

STATUS: EXPIRED

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