PhD position in Accelerator Physics : Development of a fast calorimeter for real time Compton polarimetry of SuperKEKB electron beams. (M/F)
Core
Developing a fast, radiation-tolerant calorimeter and DAQ system for real-time Compton polarimetry of SuperKEKB electron beams.
Role type
PhD researcher in accelerator physics and detector instrumentation
Builds
A prototype detector system (scintillator, photomultiplier, electronics) and DAQ chain for the ANR COMPO project
Domain
High-energy particle physics, accelerator physics, detector instrumentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
detector physics, accelerator physics, particle physics, instrumentation, GEANT4 simulations, experimental development, electronics, data acquisition (DAQ), programming
Preferred skills
knowledge of subatomic physics, experience with scintillators, photomultipliers, working with remote collaborators
Technologies
GEANT4, scintillators, photomultipliers, DAQ electronics
Responsibilities
Develop and test a fast calorimeter for photon energy measurement; design and implement electronic acquisition chain (DAQ); conduct experimental developments in a test room; perform GEANT4 simulations to estimate polarimeter performance; contribute to data collection and analysis at KEK
Seniority
PhD student, research-focused IC