Heidelberg University, PhD Position in Experimental Atomic Physics 2011 in Germany

Doctorate positions for the students pursuing Experimental Atomic Physics in Heidelberg University in Germany -2011

Study Subject:Experimental Atomic Physics
Employer:Heidelberg University
Level:PhD
Scholarship Description:We are seeking a highly motivated and independent PhD student, trained in experimental atomic physics, who has a strong interest in doing research in physics of Highly Charged Ions (HCI) and
Relativistic Atomic Collisions. The successful candidate will take part in the experiments at GSI, TU-Darmstadt and Stockholm University. He/she will work with novel segmented hard x-ray solid-state detectors, vacuum equipment, and experimental electronics and will analyze the collected data. The work will be performed in close collaboration with international experimental and theoretical atomic physics groups.

A sound background in atomic physics as well as computer programming skills are required. We offer a three year doctorate program including salary and social benefits conforming to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the German Civil Service (TV-L/E13, 75%). You are also expected to take part in the post-graduate educational program of Heidelberg University as well as in the Helmholtz Graduate School for Hadron and Ion Research. Review of applications will start on 7.03.2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send your application with CV and names and e-mails of 2 scientists who might be contacted for the letter of reference.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 7.03.2011