General information
Offer title : Junior researcher in experimental high-energy physics, particle physics or cosmology (M/F) (H/F)
Reference : UMR7585-YOLBON-016
Number of position : 1
Workplace : PARIS 05
Date of publication : 15 October 2024
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 24 months
Expected date of employment : 1 March 2025
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : 3081.33 euros (gross monthly)
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : 1 to 4 years
Section(s) CN : 1 - Interactions, particles, nuclei, from laboratory to cosmos
Missions
The researcher will be involved in the installation, data collection and analysis of the DAMIC-M direct dark matter search experiment at the Modane underground laboratory.
Activities
The main activity will be commissioning the DAMIC-M detector and commissioning the CCDs. This activity will involve travel to the experiment site in Modane.
As a secondary activity, the successful candidate will participate in the analysis and calibration of the detector, in particular the search for daily modulation of a possible dark matter signal in the data from the prototype detector currently in operation.
Skills
- Thesis in experimental particle or high-energy physics or cosmology
- Good command of English
- Simulation and statistical analysis skills
- Experimental skills
- Knowledge of semiconductor detectors is a plus.
Work Context
The researcher will be based in Paris at the Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Energies and will join the DAMIC team, comprising 3 permanent researchers, 4 temporary researchers and 2 technicians.
He/she will also work at the Modane underground laboratory.