Research scholarship at University of Amsterdam for PhD students 2020
By: The University of AmsterdamLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
SpecialityAll Specialties
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationNetherlands
DegreePhd
Needed documentsCV, Cover Letter, Transcript of Records, Degree Certificate, Research Proposal, others
Opportunity description
The detector research and development (R&D) group is offering a PhD position in The University of Amsterdam. The successful applicant will assist in teaching undergraduate and master students. The salary depending on relevant experience will be €2.395 to €3.061 per month, based on a full-time contract (38 hours a week).
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of MAPS and to the construction of test setups for the characterisation of new sensors.
- This includes work on the construction of a Timepix4 telescope for performing test beam measurements, the testing of prototypes for LHC experiments and beyond
- As well as sensor simulations and performance studies for future detectors.
- Assist in teaching undergraduate and master students.
Requirements:
- A Master of Science (MSc) or equivalent degree in physics, (electronics) engineering or a related discipline is required to be considered for this position;
- experience in detector R&D, simulation software or electronics is an advantage, and strong software skills are desirable;
- excellent English communication skills.
Benefits:
- You will be employed by the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science (Institute of Physics).
- The appointment will be based on a temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 48 months.
- Initial employment is 18 months and after a positive evaluation, the contract will be extended further with 30 months.
- You will get a customized Training and Supervision Plan that will be evaluated every year.
- The salary depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract will be €2.395 to €3.061 per month, based on a full-time contract (38 hours a week).
Required Documents:
- CV
- Statement of Research
- Cover letter
- Publication list
- Grade list
About Amsterdam University:
The University of Amsterdam is an intellectual hub with over 30,000 students, 3,000 PhD researchers, 6,000 staff and 100 different nationalities. Their mission is to educate tomorrow's leaders, conduct cutting-edge research, and translate their research results into applications that can benefit society.
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