PhD position in astroparticle physics (Prague)

We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow with experience in astroparticle experiments like Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO), Southern Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory (SWGO) or the Pierre Auger Observatory.

The successful candidate will be working mainly on the analysis of Monte Carlo simulations of a potential hybrid concept of SWGO with Single-mirror Small Size Telescopes (SST-1M). It is also possible to join activities of our group in Large-sized Telescopes (LST) of CTAO, cosmic-ray phenomenology or the Pierre Auger Observatory.

What you will do

• Develop reconstruction algorithms and analysis techniques;
• Participate in data acquisition shifts of SST-1M telescopes at the Ondřejov Observatory;
• Participate in the international gamma-ray experiment SWGO and SST-1M;
• Present results within international collaborations of SST-1M and SWGO;
• Work within a team;
• Continuous learning;
• Writing of research papers.

What we expect

• PhD degree in particle physics or astrophysics;
• International experience;
• Experience with data analysis from astroparticle experiments;
• Creative thinking and proactive problem-solving;
• Independent thinking and decision-making;
• Eager to learn and share knowledge;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent organization and time management skills;
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).

Why join us

• Interesting work in astroparticle physics experiments;
• Working in the international environment of big collaborations;
• Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects;
• Working in an international team and a stimulating environment;
• Training and development (seminars, workshops, conferences, high-quality language courses, soft skills training);
• A competitive salary;
• Support of your work-life balance - flexible work hours, work from home, extended vacations;
• Benefits such as a Multisport card, meal allowance, kindergarten operated by the Centre of Administration and Operations of the Czech Academy of Sciences;
• Find out more about us - Why FZU?

It´s good to know

• Place of work: Prague 8 - Ládví;
• Start of employment: Feb/March 2025;
• Full-time;
• 1-year contract (possible extension upon mutual agreement).

Application procedure

• We expect applications by: 15th January 2025;
• Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents: Motivation letter and CV via the application form;
• For additional information, please get in touch with Simona Dačeva (daceva@fzu.cz).

We look forward to hearing from you!