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Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position in XENONnT

Employer
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Location
Shenzhen, China
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
8 Feb 2025
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The Dark Matter and Neutrino Group at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research scientist to work on the XENONnT Dark Matter experiment .

About the Group: Led by Dr. Jingqiang Ye, our group is actively involved in both the hardware development and data analysis of the XENONnT experiment. The group is particularly interested in the detection of solar neutrinos, solar axions, and light dark matter.

About the Position: The successful candidate will play a key role in the operation and improvement of the XENONnT experiment's slow control system, as well as in conducting searches for solar neutrinos and/or light dark matter. In addition to these core responsibilities, the candidate will have the opportunity to participate in local R&D projects.

Qualifications:

  • A doctoral degree in particle physics experiments or a related field is required (or expected by the time of appointment);
  • Strong programming skills are essential, with a preference for candidates proficient in Python;
  • Experience with dark matter or neutrino experiments is desirable.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: A minimum of 300,000 RMB per year, with the final amount commensurate with experience and qualifications;
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Including five insurances and a housing fund (五险一金);
  • Contract: An initial two-year contract, with the possibility of annual extensions based on mutual agreement;
  • Research-Focused Environment: No teaching duties are required.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents to Dr. Jingqiang Ye (yejingqiang@cuhk.edu.cn):

  • Cover letter;
  • CV;
  • Publication list;
  • Research statement;
  • Contact information for two referees.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The start date is flexible.

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