Application ID: | University of Santiago de Compostela-IGFAE - Galician Institute of High Energy Physics-ENGINEER [#20391] |
Application Title: | Firmware and Hardware Engineer for medical applications |
Application Type: | Other |
Location: | Santiago de Compostela, Galicia 15782, Spain [map] |
Subject Area: | Physics / Medical Physics |
Appl Deadline: | finished (2021/11/04, finished 2022/07/02) |
Description: |
The Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (Instituto Galego de Física de Altas Enerxías, IGFAE) requests applications for a position working on instrumentation for hadron therapy monitoring in relation with the project Coaxial Prompt Gamma-ray Monitoring. You will join to a research team that have large experience in instrumentation for High Energy Physics, Particle and Nuclear Physics and related areas as Astrophysics, Medical Physics. Nowadays, working in hardware and firmware for large experimental facilities, such as CERN, GSI /FAIR, Pierre Auger Observatory and LIGO. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Duration: From December 2021 to October 2022. Possibility of incorporation in an engineering PhD program. Application: The application must be submitted electronically via the University of Santiago de Compostela website (https://sede.usc.es/formularios/solicitudes/contratacion.htm) Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Antonio Fernández Prieto, Edgar Lemos Cid. The IGFAE The IGFAE at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) is a research institute accredited as María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence by the Spanish Ministry of Science. It hosts around 130 researchers, including more than 20 postdocs, 40 PhD students and one ERC grantee. Researchers at IGFAE participate in experimental facilities such as CERN, LIGO, GSI/FAIR and the Pierre Auger Observatory. The scientific research of the Institute is organized around three areas that are the basis for the strategic planning: The Standard Model to the Limits, Cosmic Particles and Fundamental Physics, and Nuclear Physics from the Lab to improve people’s health. A transversal line has been created recently to discuss the strategy for new opportunities in the field of international facilities. In addition, IGFAE activity is divided into an experimental and a theory section. IGFAE provides a highly stimulating environment and unique professional career development opportunities. We offer training in soft skills to enhance future employability and career success of our researchers including technology transfer, entrepreneurship, dissemination, and equity/diversity perspective. IGFAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and particularly welcomes applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities. IGFAE’s recently approved Equality and Diversity Plan is committed to increase the gender, geographic and minority balance within the institute. We offer flexible working schedule to reconcile a work and family life. The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela is a five-century institution located in Santiago de Compostela, a lively city known for its beautiful, historic architecture and the Camino de Santiago. Its Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. https://www.santiagoturismo.com/ The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela offers various facilities and services: accommodation, gym, sport activities, Spanish courses, cultural activities, etc. https://www.usc.gal/en/life |