Responsible Optics Lab for Gravitational-Wave Instrumentation

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Responsible Optics Lab for Gravitational-Wave Instrumentation

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Offer Description→ Apply before 05/09/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Sciences
→ Department: WE05 – Fysica en Sterrenkunde
→ Occupancy rate: 100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 6 months extendable 3 more times for a maximum duration of 2 years
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma: PhDResponsible Optics Lab for Gravitational-Wave InstrumentationABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.YOUR TASKSThe Ghent Gravity Group ( ) is looking for a responsible person for setting up and maintaining the 2 µm laser optics lab for gravitational-wave (GW) instrumentation funded by the FWO Integrated Research Infrastructure (IRI) project “Essential Technologies for the Einstein Telescope” for the period September 2024 – March 2025. In addition to setting up and maintaining the laboratory, you will also be responsible for other experimental activities of the group. You will take part in project planning (including grant proposals), coordination with the local mechanical and electronics workshops, and student supervision (PhD, masters, and bachelor students). You will be the main point of contact between the group and the ETpathfinder consortium. In addition, you are expected to liaise with similar research groups in VUB and UAntwerpen. Involvement in Virgo and ET activities will also be counted.You will work in Campus Proeftuin of Ghent University. You will travel to the ETpathfinder in Maastricht, and to other relevant facilities. Travel to workshops and conferences will be possible.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORProfile:

• You hold a PhD degree in GW instrumentation
• You have a specialization in experimental optics
• You have postdoctoral experience (at least 4 years) in an experimental GW research group
• You have experience of working within large international collaborations in the field (e.g., Virgo, Einstein Telescope, ETpathfinder)
• You have experience with optical simulation software
• You have experience with supervising (bachelor) students
• You have experience with experimental demonstrations and public outreach

Skills and attitudes:

• You have a broad interest in science
• You have an interest in education (teaching, training, supervision, …)
• You have the ability of working with deadlines
• You have a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm in taking initiatives

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU– We offer you a contract of six months. This contract can be extended three more times for a maximum total duration of two years.

– Your contract will start on 15/09/2024 at the earliest.– Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). .– All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. (in Dutch).INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.Your application must include the following documents:– In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)– In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format– In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.– Please arrange for three reference letters sent to Prof. Archisman Ghosh ( ), if that has not been done already.Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Archisman Ghosh ( , +32(0)9/264 65 66). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Engineering Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Physics Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Physics Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:21:15 GMT

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