PhD position in IceCube

Applicants are invited for a PhD position to work at the IceCube group of the Service de Physique des Particules Élémentaires of the Université Libre de Bruxelles ( ULB).

The PhD position is supported by the Research Project (PDR) from the FNRS entitled “ Search for Fractionally Charged Particles: from Ice and Earth ”. Outstanding candidates will join the activities of the IceCube group in Brussel analyzing the data of the telescope to search for signatures of fractional charge particles. The candidate will also collaborate closely with members of the MilliQan experiment. The position does not impose teaching duties, but contributions to teaching are welcome. The salary is competitive and includes all social security benefits (information is available on request). Training is provided in an international context.

Deadline and Contact

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before Sep 9th, 2024, when a first application screening will take place. PhD applicants must hold a Master degree in physics, astrophysics or an equivalent diploma and demonstrate a strong interest in astroparticle physics.

Applications should be sent by email (with subject “IceCube - PhD Position 2024”) to J. A. Aguilar: aguilar@icecube.wisc.edu and should include:

• a curriculum vitae, with a publication list if relevant;
• a statement of interest (max. 2 pages);
• a list of all master courses with their number of study points and the individual scores obtained as well as the yearly averages.
• 2-3 reference letters

The selected candidate is expected to start no later than Fall 2024.

About IIHE and ULB

The Service de Physique des Particules Élémentaires is part of the Inter-University Institute for High Energies IIHE (ULB-VUB), which combines the experimental particle and astro-particle research groups from both Brussels universities: ULB and VUB. IIHE has more than 80 physicists, engineers and support staff working in large international collaborations such CMS, JUNO, SoLid, and the IceCube, RNO-G and Auger experiments. In addition it has a strong R&D division based on detector development, data acquisition systems, and electronics. The ULB is a renowned university with one of the highest top ranked physics departments in the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ULB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. ULB wishes to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.