Physicist (f/m/d)
65% part-time
At the Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP) at KIT, a PhD position (m/f/d) in the field of (astro-)particle physics is available. Our research group has many years of experience in the search for rare events and is a member of the international XENON and XLZD collaborations dedicated to the search for dark matter. The goal of the advertised position is to advance technological aspects related to liquid xenon time projection chambers in preparation for the construction of the XLZD Observatory.
Organizational unit
Institute for Astroparticle Physics (IAP)
Job description
- design, construction, and testing of a prototype high-voltage feedthrough for use in liquid xenon
- develop suitable calibration techniques, conduct Monte Carlo simulations
- perform statistical analyses to evaluate the sensitivity of future liquid xenon detectors, such as XLZD, with regard to key questions in astroparticle physics
- contribute to teaching activities of the research group
- assist in supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
- presenting your results at scientific conferences
- preparing publications.
Starting date
01.09.2025
Personal qualification
- you hold a Master’s degree in Physics
- you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team and have a passion for experimental research
- working within international collaborations requires excellent intercultural and organizational skills
- strong communication skills and a constructive work attitude are expected.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
The position is embedded into the Dark Matter group at IAP which is part of the KIT Center Elementary Particle and Astroparticle Physics (KCETA) with theoretical as well as experimental research groups involved in e.g. IceCube, Pierre Auger Observatory, KATRIN, XENON, DARWIN, CMS, and Belle II. We offer an attractive and modern workplace with access to the excellent facilities of KIT, diverse and responsible tasks, and a wide scope of advanced training.
Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
3 years.
Application up to
19.06.2025
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Dr. Yanina Biondi (yanina.biondi@kit.edu ), phone: +49 721 6082 2702. Please send your application including a cover letter, your CV, and all certificates in electronic form (preferably as a single pdf file).
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 188/2025.
Vacancy number: 188/2025
We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.Contact
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