PhD at the University of Antwerp

The particle physics group of the University of Antwerp has an opening available for a full-time Ph.D. scholarship.

The main topic of research of the group is the experimental study of fundamental interactions at large accelerators such as the LHC at CERN. The group participates in the CMS experiment and is active in the study of strong interaction, the search for the Higgs boson and physics beyond the Standard Model.

Description of the position:

• You conduct research and prepare a doctoral dissertation in the field of experimental particle physics
• You mentor bachelor and master students in developing their thesis subject
• You contribute to the general education tasks of the Physics department

Profile:

• You have a masters’ degree in Physics or Applied Sciences
• You can present excellent grades

Our offer:

• A Ph.D. scholarship for a period of two years, with one possible extension of two years after a positive evaluation
• Starting date for the scholarship is 01 October 2010

• For more information contact:
  Prof. Pierre Van Mechelen
  University of Antwerp, Physics Departement
  Groenenborgerlaan 171
  2020 Antwerp
  e-mail: Pierre.VanMechelen@ua.ac.be
  tel.: +32 3 265 3573
  fax.: +32 3 265 3318

• To apply:
  Send an extensive CV with mention of your study grades and two letters of recommendation to the (email) address above before 31 August 2010.

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