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University of Zurich, Department of Physics

1761 28609
Position ID:
UZH-Department of Physics-PHD3 [#28609]
Position Title: 
PhD student - experimental particle physics
Position Type:
Academic admissions
Position Location:
Zurich, Zurich 8057, Switzerland
Subject Area: 
Physics / Elementary Particle Physics
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/09/27, listed until 2025/03/27)
Position Description:
   

We invite applications for a Ph.D. position at the University of Zurich (UZH) in experimental particle physics research on the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). We are interested in finding outstanding, strongly motivated candidates with the drive to pursue important research topics in particle physics.

The CMS groups at UZH are engaged in data analysis, software development, and operations of the CMS detector. We are particularly interested in performing in-depth investigations of the Standard Model and direct searches for new physics. We are also involved in the pixel detector upgrade for the CMS phase-II of the High Luminosity LHC.

A master's degree in physics and, ideally, some research experience in experimental particle physics are required. Good software skills are desirable. The ideal candidate will be interested in data analysis and detector instrumentation or software.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and publication list, and arrange two or more letters of recommendation to be submitted by the reference writers on this site.

Materials should be received by November 15th, 2024. Complete applications will be considered immediately. Applications received after that date will be considered until the position is filled.

Enquiries concerning the position can be made to Prof. Florencia Canelli (canelli@physik.uzh.ch).

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://www.physik.uzh.ch
email address
 
Department of Physics
University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 190
CH-8057 Zurich
Switzerland