Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, a leading research institution in Europe, invites applications for PhD positions (75% FTE) under its prestigious DFG Research Training Group, “Particle Detectors for Future Experiments – From Concept to Operation.”
These Phd fellowship positions in Germany aim to train the next generation of experts in particle detector technologies and provide a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research.
Fellowship Offer Package Includes
- Funding: Fully financed PhD positions for a period of three years, based on the TVL-13 pay scale.
- Research Collaboration: Opportunity to work with internationally recognized experimental collaborations, such as ATLAS, DUNE, IceCube, JUNO, and more.
- Professional Development: Training in advanced detector technologies, hands-on experimental projects, and dedicated detector physics workshops.
- Global Exposure: Allocated travel budget for extended research stays with collaborators abroad.
- University Environment: Be part of a large, diverse academic community at one of Germany’s top universities, home to the PRISMA+ federal excellence cluster.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Qualification: A Master’s degree or diploma in physics with excellent grades.
- Research Experience: Hands-on experience in research laboratories with exposure to topics like scintillators, gaseous and semiconductor detectors, detector electronics, or hardware programming.
- Subject Knowledge: Solid understanding of nuclear, particle, or astro-particle physics.
- Language Proficiency: Strong command of English (B2 level or higher); German is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Skills: Team orientation, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online through the Particle Detector Application process with following steps:
1.) Prepare the following documents as a single PDF:
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- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- A motivation letter explaining your interest in joining the Research Training Group, your research interests, and previous experiences.
- Scanned copies of university degrees and transcripts (in English or German).
- Language proficiency certificate (B2 or higher) if the degree was obtained in a non-English/German teaching institution.
2.) Letters of Recommendation:
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- Two signed letters from senior scientists.
- At least one referee must be from a different institution.
- Referees should submit their letters using the form provided at particle-detectors.uni-mainz.de/application.
3.) Specify a principal investigator or research area of interest (Photon-based Detectors, Ultra-fast Data Processing, or High-Performance Detectors).
Call: https://particle-detectors.uni-mainz.de/open-positions/.
Deadline
The last date to submit your online application for Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz PhD Fellowship is January 23, 2025.
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