Missions

The successful candidate will work on the commissioning of NectarCAM, a camera for the medium-sized telescopes (MST) of CTAO. The specific tasks to be undertaken are listed below.

In addition, up to 50% of the appointee's time can be spent on a scientific research programme related to CTAO, which the candidate should outline in the application. Preference may be given to candidates whose research interests align with those of the CTA scientists at LLR. This research programme can exploit H.E.S.S. and Fermi resources available at LLR.

Activités

- Testing and validation of the cameras in the dark room
- Development of calibration and validation software for NectarCAM
- Preparation of the early-science phase of the CTAO observatory
- Installation and early operation of the first NectarCAMs at La Palma and/or Chile
- Exploitation of first observations with NectarCAM

Compétences

Experience with data-analysis and statistical methods, and a proficiency with Python are desirable. A good command of English, and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Contexte de travail

The gamma-ray astronomy group at Laboratoire Leprince Ringuet (LLR), based at Ecole Polytechnique in the Paris region, has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to work on the CTAO observatory, a state-of-the-art facility that will study of the most energetic sources of radiation in the Universe. The group has a long history in ground- and space-based gamma-ray astronomy, having collaborated in the development of the H.E.S.S. cameras and the Fermi calorimeter. LLR scientists are involved in H.E.S.S., CTAO and Fermi, studying galactic and extragalactic sources, including pulsars, binaries, active galactic nuclei, and galaxy clusters. Group members have led the development of advanced analysis techniques and calibration algorithms for gamma-ray detectors.

Contraintes et risques

None

Informations complémentaires

The position, offered by the French nuclear- and particle-physics institute, IN2P3, will have a duration of 24 months, starting at the earliest on 01/09/2025. The position is open to all researchers holding a PhD in a relevant subject, with at most 3 years of experience after the PhD. Gross salary will be between €3,081 and €4,291 per month, based on experience. Funding for a laptop, travel for CTA-related activities and to relevant conferences will be provided by the group.