2 Predoc Positions in the ERC Synergy project DARKQUANTUM
UNIVERSIDAD DE ZARAGOZA
Deadline
16 October 2026
Description
Offer Description: 2 Predoc Positions in the ERC Synergy project: DARKQUANTUM / Quantum Technologies for Axion Dark Matter Search (ERC SYNERGY PROJECT -HORIZON EUROPE Grant Agreement 101118911 ) Requirements: Research Field Physics » Quantum mechanics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Languages ENGLISH Level Good Additional Information: Selection process Selection System: Competition Only merits listed in the curriculum vitae and supported by documentary evidence which are owned and presented within the deadline for the submission of applications will be taken into consideration. Section 1: Education and Training: up to 30 points Quality of university education completed, awards, scholarships, etc. Section 2: General Research Experience: up to 30 points Years of research experience or other relevant professional experience, participation in research projects, published articles, conference presentations, research stays, awards, scholarships, etc. Section 3: Specific Experience: up to 40 points Experience in the assembly and operation of particle detectors (10 points). Experience in laboratory techniques related to quantum technologies, dilution refrigerators, resonant cavities, RF electronics, etc. (20 points). Experience in the development and use of code for data acquisition, event reconstruction and data analysis in particle physics (10 points). A maximum of 1.5 points out of 100 will be added to the total grade obtained in the assessment of merits obtained for those who have had a pregnancy leave or maternity or paternity leave in the last three years prior to the call. Applicants may be interviewed, if so agreed by the committee. Minimum score required to pass the selection process: 40 points Additional comments Profile: Experience in experimentation or data analysis in the field of particle physics or astroparticle physics. Duties and Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of dark matter axion detection systems within the DarkQuantum project, in collaboration with other groups in the RADES collaboration. In particular, develop a photon counter using superconducting qubits and quantum technologies. - Contribute to the preparation of the experimental setups planned within the DarkQuantum project and the RADES collaboration, covering both low-frequency (~300 MHz) and high-frequency (~10 GHz) setups. In particular, contribute to the setup planned for the Canfranc Underground Laboratory at a later stage of the project. - Contribute to the development of the analysis software required to analyse the data obtained from the aforementioned experimental setups. Website for additional job details https://sede.unizar.es/?app=touz&opcion=mostrar&id=78499
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