Peking University, Center for High Energy Physics

Position ID:Peking University-Center for High Energy Physics-POSTDOC1 [#18607]
Position Title: Postdoc
Position Location:Beijing, Beijing 100871, China
Subject Area: Physics / Dark Matter
Appl Deadline: finished (2021/05/11, finished 2022/05/21)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Center for High Energy Physics (CHEP) at the Peking University (PKU) invites applications for two postdoc positions working on a brand new dark matter direct detection project, A Liquid hElium Time projection cHembEr In dArk matter (ALETHEIA).

The PKU is the top university in China locating in the capital city, Beijing. The CHEP was founded in 2006 by Nobel physics laureate Prof. Tsung-Dao. Lee, who also is the chief director of the CHEP. The CHEP is one of the institutes of the school of physics at the PKU.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. degree in particle physics, astroparticle physics, nuclear physics, or related fields with an excellent academic record. As a candidate, you should have a solid background in at least one of the following skills: data analysis with C++/ROOT or Python, detector calibration and R&D, Geant4 simulation, liquid helium, low-temperature physics, electronics, and DAQ. There is no teaching assigned for the positions.

The salary package depends on the quality of the candidates. The complete package would be competitive even at the international level. You are welcome to inquire for details. The initial term for the position is three years and renewable based on mutual satisfaction.

Interested candidates are asked to send their application documents: a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, and three reference letters (references should be sent directly from referees) to Miss LV, lvlv@pku.edu.cn .

We strongly encourage qualified female candidates to apply for the position. With the same quality, female candidates would have a priority to be selected.

The positions will be open until filled. Contact: lvlv@pku.edu.cn .


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Center for High Energy Physics
School of Physics, Peking University
No.209 ChengFu Road
Haidian District, Beijing 100871
China