The Dark Matter group from the University of Sussex is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to work on the DEAP-3600 dark matter direct detection experiment. The group at Sussex is responsible for delivering the tools, operation and analysis of the optical calibration of the experiment.
The studentship is shared with the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and the applicant is expected to spend 18 months there to work on the operation of a prototype for the DEAP-3600 experiment under the daily supervision of Dr Pawel Majewski.
The student will help develop the optical calibration hardware, including hardware design, Monte-Carlo simulation and analysis of the relevant data. The student will also be directly involved in the dark matter analysis.
This project is jointly funded by the School of Mathematical & Physics Sciences and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
The supervisor at the University of Sussex is Dr Simon Peeters (S.J.M.Peeters@sussex.ac.uk).
Award amount £13,726 tax-free bursary per year, plus a waiver of UK/EU fees, for three years
Eligibility Candidates must have a first class degree in Physics or equivalent qualification and good knowledge of particle physics. Experimental experience or Monte-Carlo experience is advantageous.
Candidates from UK/EU countries are very welcome to apply. This award is open to Overseas students, but additional fees would be payable by the student or another sponsor of approximately £11600 per year.
How to Apply Use the University of Sussex on-line admissions system to be found at: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/applying/2013entry/onlineapplication
State in the Other Information / Funding section that you are applying for the “Dark Matter studentship with Dr Simon JM Peeters”.
You will need to submit your CV and the name of two referees.
Please confirm your on-line submission with an email to S.J.M.Peeters@sussex.ac.uk
Applicants should be prepared to be contacted by telephone during the selection process.
Timetable Deadline for applications: Monday 1st July 2013. We expect to interview in the week beginning Monday 15th July 2013. The expected start date of the project is 1st September 2013.
Informal enquiries For general enquiries contact Dr Simon JM Peeters. s.j.m.peeters@sussex.ac.uk Tel: +44-(0)1273-678128.
Profile: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/212483