Position as PhD Research Fellow in Experimental Nuclear Physics available at The Department of Physics, University of Oslo, at the Center for Accelerator-based Research and Energy Physics (SAFE).
The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than October 1, 2011. The teaching must be conducted in one of the Scandinavian languages (preferred) or English. Only candidates with very good communication skills in English will be considered.
Job description:
The group’s research is focused on the study of atomic nuclei under extreme conditions, e.g. nuclei at high excitation energy at the transition from quantum order to chaos, of exotic nuclei with an unusual ratio of protons and neutrons, or of very (super)heavy nuclei. To obtain expe-rimental information under such conditions is crucial in order to constrain and improve theo-retical models of the nuclear many-body system. Experiments are performed both at the Oslo Cyclotron and at accelerator facilities abroad.
The goal of this PhD project is the experimental study of level densities and gamma-ray strength functions in highly excited nuclei. High-lying nuclear states are populated in particle transfer reactions both at the Oslo Cyclotron Lab (OCL) and at foreign laboratories. The group in Oslo has developed a unique technique to measure the level density and gamma-ray strength, and is one of the leading groups in this field worldwide. The level density and gam-ma-ray strength are important parameters in nuclear reactions occurring in stellar environments. Unexpected results in the gamma-ray strength functions were found for certain Fe and Mo isotopes. These findings can have far-reaching consequences for the synthesis of these elements in supernova explosions if also present in neutron rich nuclei. Further experiments are needed to understand this phenomenon, which is intensively debated internationally.
The candidate will perform experiments at the Oslo Cyclotron, utilizing a large array of gam-ma-ray and charged particle detectors, named CACTUS. Participation in experiments abroad, e.g. at ISOLDE/CERN, is also envisaged.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to take a leading role throughout the entire project, which includes the preparation and realization of the experiment, data analysis and interpretation, and publication of the results.
Requirements/qualifications:
The candidate must have a background corresponding to a Master’s degree in physics, with a strong background in experimental nuclear physics. The applicant will be largely responsible for data analysis and should be familiar with C/C++ programming and data analysis tech-niques. Experience in gamma-ray spectroscopy and knowledge of particle detectors are an advantage.
The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.
The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see:
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A good command of English is required:http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html
Salary:
PhD Research Fellow (SKO, 1017), pay grade: 48 – 56 (NOK 383 700 - 440 500 per year)
PhD Research Fellow (SKO, 1017), pay grade: 48 – 56 (NOK 383 700 - 440 500 per year)
The application must include:
- Application letter
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
- Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or in a Scandinavian language. Original documentation may be requested.
Closing date for applications: 15 April, 2011
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
- Region:
- Oslo
- Job type:
- Contract
- Working hours:
- Full-time
- Working days:
- Day
- Application deadline:
- 15 April, 2011
- Location:
- Blindern, Oslo
- Reference number:
- 2011/3798
- Home page:
- http://www.fys.uio.no
- Contacts:
- Associate Professor Sunniva Siem
Telephone: +47 22856406
