[Neutron] Job Advertisement U Bonn, Post-Doc Neutron Detector Development

[Markus Köhli]

Postdoctoral position in detector development and instrumentation

Physikalisches Institut at the University of Bonn (Germany) invites
applications for a position as postdoctoral research assistant to be filled
from March 2020 or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidate will join the gaseous detector development group of
Prof. Desch, where a project focused on thermal neutron detectors and
readout electronics has been established.
The group is specialized in R&D on novel gaseous detectors and a member of
the international RD51, LCTPC and CAST and IAXO collaborations.

Within the project, two data acquisition platforms based on the Scalable
Readout System (SRS) developed within the RD51 collaboration will be further
extended and novel neutron detector concepts will be explored. One is based
on boron-coated Gas Electron Multipliers (GEMs) and on its SRS-based readout
using the VMM ASIC. The other two detector concepts employ a Timepix3
SRS-based readout combined with a neutron TPC as well as a Microchannel
Plate (MCP). The postdoctoral research is expected to take up a leading role
in the development of the detectors with a proficient knowledge of the
readout concepts. The design, simulation and construction of the detectors
as well as tests at neutron facilities and the subsequent analysis will be
among the main tasks.
Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to supervise Bachelor,
Master and PhD students, participate in university teaching and drafting
applications for third party funding. The researcher can benefit from the
PostDoc Plus program of the University, will have the opportunity to present
results at major international conferences and publish articles in
recognised international journals.

With the new lab building "Forschungs- und Technologiezentrum
Detektorphysik", the institute will provide excellent laboratory space and
offices with the most recent equipment. Different R&D groups with expertise
on a wide range of technologies will work closely together. In addition, the
accelerator ELSA provides the opportunity for in-house detector testing.

Applicants are expected to have completed a doctoral degree at the time of
appointment and research experience in experimental physics, nuclear physics
or neutron sciences.
Proficient knowledge in detector physics is assumed. Experience in gaseous
detectors, neutron science and/or MCPs as well as readout electronics is
desirable.

The contract will be 100% E 13 according to the German TV-L salary scale
fixed until the end of the granted funding from BMBF (30.06.2022).

Applicants should send a single pdf file including:
- Motivation letter with statement on the preferred start date
- Scientific CV
to Dr. Jochen Kaminski (kaminski at physik.uni-bonn.de).
In addition, two letters of recommendation should be sent to the same
address directly by the referee.
Application deadline: January 30, 2020.

More information can be obtained from Dr. Jochen Kaminski
(kaminski at physik.uni-bonn.de) or Dr. Michael Lupberger
(lupberger at physik.uni-bonn.de).

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It
is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the
proportion of women in areas where women are under- represented and to
promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges women with relevant
qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the
Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable
individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status
are particularly welcome.