PhD position in experimental B physics

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Europa | Germany

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Job description:

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

PhD position in experimental B physics at the DESY Belle II group

Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 3 years | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FHDO004/2024 | Deadline: 02.04.2024 | Full-time/Part-time

DESY, with more than 3000 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the

fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The recently established Helmholtz Young Investigator Group of Dr. Thibaud Humair in DESY Belle II group is seeking to hire a PhD student. After a shutdown in 2023, the Belle II experiment in Japan has just restarted collecting data in February 2024. The DESY Belle II group is involved in data analyses focusing on B- and tau-physics. In addition, the group is involved in the commissioning of the Belle II pixel vertex detector and in the development of the tracking software. The PhD position is based at DESY Hamburg, with an affiliation with the University of Goettingen, which will grant the doctoral degree.

About your role:

• The main task will be related to the analysis of the new Belle II data with focus on rare decays of B-meson and CP-violation, using modern machine-learning techniques to maximise the analysis reach
• Contribution to the commissioning and software development for the newly-upgraded pixel detector
• Contribution to the operation of the detector (shift) and presentations at international work- shops and conferences

About you:

• Diploma/Masters in Physics with excellent grades
• Interest in particle physics experiments
• Good teamwork and communications skills
• Good English language skills
• Ability and eligibility to travel to Japan

For further information please contact Thibaud Humair at +49 40 8998-3971 ([email protected]).

DESY in Hamburg does not grant doctoral degrees directly but collaborates with the University of Goettingen. Candidates for thesis research will have to satisfy the terms of admission for doctoral theses of the University. PhD students receive a monthly salary of 67% of the payment of the remuneration group 13 TVöD (Federal

Government).

Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates and two letters of references) via our application portal. Please use our online tool for the submission of the letters of reference: Additional application documents.

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