PhD position (ATLAS Experiment)

The Center for Particle Physics in Siegen (CPPS) has an opening for

a doctoral student in experimental particle physics (ATLAS)

The ATLAS group in Siegen has responsibilities for upgrading and operating the pixel detector and has in-depth expertise in top-quark physics and flavour tagging. We are strengthening our collaboration with the local particle theory group.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out data analysis with Run-3 ATLAS data, studying associated top-quark pair-production, including the Higgs boson, or rare top-quark decays in final states with several leptons, thus probing new physics in so far unexplored regions. Skills in applying machine learning techniques will be acquired and/or improved.

Excellent applicants are encouraged to apply. They should hold (or are about to complete) a master's degree in high-energy physics or a closely related field and should have relevant experience with data analysis and object-oriented programming (C++, Python). The position is located at Siegen, a cozy, international University town, with the possibility of frequent travels to CERN and/or a stay of several months. An attractive salary is offered.

The position is available immediately for an appointment of initially three years. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. The University of Siegen is an equal-opportunity employer. To apply, please prepare the following material and send it by e-mail to markus.cristinziani@uni-siegen.de before October 10th, 2024, to receive full consideration:

• CV, including your expected or past undergraduate degree date;
• Grade transcript, with an explanation of the grading scale used, if needed;
• Name of two supervisors or University teachers who know your work and are available to send reference letters;
• If English or German is not your first language, we would also like proof of your English language ability. Please include your certificate with your application if you have already taken an English language qualification. We will also consider your application without this document;
• Links to your master thesis (if available) and other relevant material, e.g. software projects (GitHub) or similar.

You are welcome to send questions or informal inquiries to Markus Cristinziani (markus.cristinziani@uni-siegen.de). You can find more information on our group's webpage https://www.hep.physik.uni-siegen.de/.