The EU-funded Horizon Europe Doctoral Network (DN) Physics and Applications of Negative ions (PANIONS) aims at substantially advancing our understanding of negative ions beyond the state-of-the-art from atomic to cosmic scales and bridging the gap between fundamental science and applications. The chosen candidate will work on ion beam developments and techniques for the production and characterization of radioactive anions for the ISOLDE facility at CERN, and participate in online experiments for their characterization. During the year at University of Gothenburg, the student will join the Laser spectroscopy research group led by professor Dag Hanstorp, take courses, get basic training in laser and ion beam technologies and participate in research on photodetachment of negative ions.
Requirements
- Be in possession of a university degree (MSc) or corresponding qualification allowing you to embark on a doctorate.
- Be in your first 4 years of your full-time research career (after obtaining your degree).
- Must NOT hold a PhD yet.
- Must not have held a contract with CERN (Graduate, Student, Associate...) at more than 50% presence for more than 12 months in the last three years at the day of recruitment.
- knowledge in one or more of the following topics: ion beam physics, ions sources, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear physics, laser technology, electronics, programming and data collection.
- Motivation and able to work individually but also ability to collaborate with other researchers in a large research project.
Benefits
- An employment contract for 36 months according to MSCA conditions, followed by a new contract from Gothenburg University for 12 months to complete the PhD according to the university standards.
- A training allowance covers training activities, conference attendance, etc.
- A monthly stipend of 5266 Swiss Francs net per month.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
