IFAE-TH-DB, Theory

Program ID:

IFAE-TH-DB-Theory-PHDGWCAVITIES [#29164]

Program Title:

Call for Expression of Interest for ERC-funded PhD Positions in in Theoretical Developments for searches of high frequency gravitational waves in cavities

Program Type:

Student programs

Program Location:

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Subject Areas:

Physics / Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, astrophysics, Astrophysics (astro-ph), Astrophysics Theory, Elementary Particle Physics, Elementary Particle Theory, Experimental High Energy Physics, Experimental Particle Physics, GR-Cosmology (gr-qc), Gravitational Theory, Gravitational Waves, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), particle phenomenology and astroparticle physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), Astrophysics (astro-ph), GR-Cosmology (gr-qc),Cosmology, Gravity, Astrophysics Theory, Particle Astrophysics, Theoretical Particle Physics, Particle/Cosmology Theory, Fundamental Theory/Cosmology, particle, Theoretical Physics, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), Astrophysics (astro-ph), GR-Cosmology (gr-qc)

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/31 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/11/05, listed until 2025/05/05)

Program Description:

The theory group of IFAE (Barcelona, Spain) invites expressions of interest for two PhD positions in theoretical developments for searches of high frequency gravitational waves in cavities and other laboratory devices. The positions will start from March 2025 (flexible until Fall 2025) and will have a duration of four years.

These positions will be funded by the ERC Synergy Grant project GravNet (A Global Network for the Search for High Frequency Gravitational Waves). GravNet will be dedicated to optimize the searches of high-frequency gravitational waves in a network of electromagnetic cavities, or other set-ups to be conceived during the project. All aspects, from source characterization, response of detectors, network distribution to sensing strategies (in particular leveraging quantum sensing) will be revised, with the goal of building the most precise detector to high frequency gravitational waves in the near future.

GravNet is led by PIs Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA, Barcelona), Dima Budker (U. Mainz), Claudio Gatti (LNF, Italy) and Matthias Schott (U. Bonn, Germany; leading PI). The successful candidates will join the GravNet-IFAE group, in charge of developing and optimizing all theoretical aspects of the proposal. This includes the complete modeling and simulation of the response of the detectors to gravitational waves of different sources, generating realistic sensitivity calculations and exploring different network configurations. These results will be used to design the best strategy for GravNet to detect high frequency gravitational waves. Other detection strategies will also be explored.

Candidates should have a Master Degree in Physics or related topics, or satisfy the requirements to be admitted in the Physics PhD program of the UAB (https://www.uab.cat/en/phds/physics) by the start of the grant (expected early 2025). In the application they must provide a CV, including full list of University Grades, and two Reference Letters.

The selection will be based on the academic and scientific record of the candidate, the recommendation letters, the potential of the candidate to integrate well in the group and adequacy to the project.

To receive full consideration, the applications must be sent before December 31st, 2024.

The successful candidate will be part of the the Beyond the Standard Model and Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology groups of IFAE (https://www.ifae.es/groups/theory/). The permanent or tenure-track members of the group (from 01/2024) are D. Blas, E. Massò, C. Murgui, A. Pomarol, O. Pujolàs, F. Rompineve, M. Quirós and A. Wulzer.

Sending applications implies the candidate’s consent to IFAE to treat their provided personal data according to the current Spanish and European data protection regulations.

IFAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and social integration of people with a disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. People from groups that are typically underrepresented in the labour market in general, and in Science and Engineering in particular, such as women, minorities, or people with a disability, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Further information about the institute can be found at https://www.ifae.es.

Contact person: Diego Blas (dblas@ifae.es).

More Information: https://www.ifae.es/careers/jobs

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the program description.

Further Info:

Edifici Cn, Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterra (Barcelona), Spain