PhD Candidate in particle physics (theory)
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The department of Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics (GWFP) at the University of Maastricht, partner in the Nikhef collaboration, offers a position for a PhD student under supervision of Dr. K. Keri Vos and Prof. Dr. Marcel Merk.
Academic fields
Engineering
Job types
PhD
Education level
University graduate
Weekly hours
38 hours per week
Salary indication
€2541—€3247 per month
Beauty quarks are promising tools to perform powerful precision tests of the Standard Model of Particle Physics. These tests require to match the wealth of experimental data currently available with precise theoretical predictions. This requires understanding the nonperturbative long-distance effects. In this project, we will pursue this challenging task. Specifically,
Our ideal is able to work in an international and interdisciplinary team, but is also able to work independently. Furthermore:
Fixed-term contract: 1 + 3 years.
As a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university of the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:
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The department of Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics (GWFP) at the University of Maastricht is composed of two divisions: Gravitational Waves and Flavour Physics.
You can respond to this vacancy by sending your motivation letter, CV and contact details of 2 referees, stating the vacancy number AT2023.314, by email to: RecruitmentFSE@maastrichtuniversity.nl
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