Postdoctoral Research Officer in Precision Spectroscopy on Antihydrogen

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Officer in Precision Spectroscopy on Antihydrogen

Company

Swansea University

Job description

Interview Date: 31 Aug 2024Informal Enquiries

• Stefan Eriksson
• Niels Madsen

About The UniversitySwansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.About The RoleThis post will be based at CERN, Switzerland. An overseas allowance (of 40% of salary) will be made in addition to salary for this role.The ALPHA collaboration at CERN synthesises and traps antihydrogen for precision tests of fundamental symmetry. The collaboration is world leading in precision spectroscopy and gravitational studies of antihydrogen. Following a major upgrade to the frequency metrology instrumentation in ALPHA, the aim is now to achieve or surpass the precision of spectroscopy in ordinary hydrogen. Swansea University is a founding member and a major stakeholder in the collaboration.The successful candidate will join the Swansea team at CERN and will become a full member of the ALPHA collaboration. The Department of Physics has four permanent academic staff members, three post-doctoral staff and four PhD students actively contributing to the ALPHA project at CERN. The length of this fixed-term role can be extended beyond the initial period subject to available funding and performance.Equality, Diversity & InclusionThe University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.Additional InformationApplications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.£38,205 per annum

Expected salary

£38205 per year

Location

Swansea

Job date

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:45:46 GMT

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