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Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research assistantship funded by Enterprise Ireland to work on the optical design of the High Frequency Instrument (HFI) on the ESA PLANCK SURVEYOR. The post is available from October 1999 for two years with a salary up to IR£22,000 p.a., depending on experience.

The PLANCK SURVEYOR will map the anisotropies of the Cosmic Microwave Background with unprecedented sensitivity and angular resolution. The mission will provide a unique data source essential to the testing of theories of the early universe, the origin of cosmic structure and the accurate measurement of fundamental cosmological constants such as the Hubble constant. Maynooth is involved in the optical design of the bolometric HFI instrument on the focal plane in collaboration with the Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale, Paris, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, and Stanford University, California. The work will be mostly computational in nature, and applicants should ideally have some expertise in the areas of physical optics.

Contact with Email:

  Dr. J. Anthony Murphy
Phone: 353-1-7083771     Fax: 353-1-7083313    Email: anthony.murphy@may.ie

Interested candidates should mail two (2) copies of their Applications with C.V. detailing research experience and the names and addresses of three referees to Dr. J. Anthony Murphy, Department of Experimental Physics, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

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PhD Students/Research Assistants in Experimental Nuclear Physics

The nuclear-physics research performed at the KVI varies from purely fundamental research, which focusses on unravelling the strong interaction between two nucleons, to the more multidisciplinary research, in which, for example, the role of nuclear physics processes in the evolution of stars is examined. For the experimental research, advanced detection systems are used, which are adapted constantly to new developments in electronics and computer technology. Particular projects, partly with strong atomic-physics aspects, cover the following topics of experimental research:

• the two- and three-nucleon forces studied by bremsstrahlung in few-body systems;
• two-nucleon currents studied with massive virtual photons;
• the detailed structure of the nuclear force relevant for the bulk properties of nuclear matter;
• the time-scale of fission reactions measured with an `atomic clock';
• development of a system to collect radioactive nuclei in atomic traps.

For these challenging research activities we have available several positions and scholarships for physicists who have just finished their undergraduate studies. The KVI offers young researchers outstanding opportunities in the field of scientific research, in which international cooperation and quality are keywords. Interest in fundamental questions is necessary; good theoretical insight is required. If you like working in a team, are interested in modern electronics and data-processing systems, and have the perseverance to complete a Ph.D. thesis in less than four years, you are the candidate for experimental Ph.D. research at the KVI.

The young researchers will receive a thorough training within the international research school FANTOM, which was recognized in 1994 by the Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW).

Contact with Email:

 Prof. Dr. M.N. Harakeh
Phone (+31)50 363 3599      Email: Harakeh@kvi.nl

Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae addressing specifically scientific and technical qualifications, a list of publications with an indication of the most relevant for the application and the names and addresses of at least three (3) references before 1 October 1999 to Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut, Attn. Mrs. A.M. van der Woude (Personnel Dept.), Zernikelaan 25, 9747 AA Groningen, The Netherlands.

For the prospective PhD students, please contact the Institute for detailed information on salary or scholarships. You may send your written application, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, list of marks and Master's thesis to Mrs. A.M. van der Woude, Personnel Manager, at the above address. Her email address is pa@kvi.nl

Mrs. A.M. van der Woude, Personnel Manager

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The Edinburgh Nuclear Physics Group has two positions available for experimental research on the Structure and Nuclear Astrophysical Reactions of Exotic Proton-Rich Nuclei. The research is conducted in collaborations at major international laboratories. Current main areas of interest are nuclear reactions relevant to explosive astrophysical scenarios and the properties of nuclei beyond the proton drip-line. Candidates would support these areas of work and be encouraged to develop their own initiatives.The positions are open to candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent and are initially tenable for 2 years with a possibility of renewal.

Contact with Email:

  Dr. Philip J. Woods
Tel: (0)131 650 5283     Fax: (0)131 650 5212    Email: pjw@np.ph.ed.ac.uk
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Kings Buildings, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ

For enquiries, and letters of application including a CV and the names of two (2) referees please contact Dr. Woods at the above address.

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Apr 30,
2003

The Subdepartment of Particle Physics at the University of Oxford is seeking a highly qualified post-doctoral research assistant to work on the ZEUS experiment at the HERA collider.

Both the HERA collider and the ZEUS detector have recently been upgraded. The HERA-II physics programme will exploit high luminosity ep interactions with polarised e+/e- beams. The ZEUS detector has improved tracking and we are keen to exploit the new microvertex detector (MVD) for physics at high momentum transfers and/or high transverse energies, areas in which the Oxford group has played a leading role in the analysis of HERA data. The person appointed will be expected to join and enhance this effort, which involves academic staff, postdocs and students.

The Oxford group has responsibility for the MVD optical alignment system and is participating in track-based alignment. In addition we share responsibility with other UK groups for the operation and maintenance of the central tracking chamber, particularly the second-level track trigger (now incorporated as part of a new global track trigger). The person appointed is likely to be based at DESY, or to visit DESY for extended periods, and have a leading role in the day to day running of the tracking detectors.

Contact with Email

 Professor Robin Devenish

The application deadline is 30 April 2003. Informal enquiries about the experiment and this post may be made to Professor Robin Devenish.