The DFG Research Training Group (RTG) 2497

The physics of the heaviest particles at the Large Hadron Collider

at RWTH Aachen University invites applications for

several doctoral positions

in Theoretical and Experimental Particle Physics.

The RTG is carried out jointly by the Institute for Theoretical Particle
Physics and Cosmology and two experimental Institutes: Physics Institute III
A and Physics Institute I B. The RTG is centered around LHC research. It
builds on the particular strengths of the scientific groups at the RWTH
Aachen University and the tradition of close collaboration between theory
and experiment. The experimental groups are part of the CMS collaboration
and have contributed substantially to the detector construction, its
upgrades, computing and data analyses including deep learning methods. The
theoretical group covers a broad range of topics from precision calculations
in quantum chromodynamics to the phenomenology of supersymmetry and dark
matter.

The RTG is designed to study the heaviest particles both known and
theorized. The focus of the RTG is on:

the Higgs boson, as a potential window to New Physics;
the top quark, as the heaviest of the quarks with likely relation to
spontaneous symmetry breaking;
yet undiscovered heavy new particles from exotic models and dark matter
candidates.

Successful applicants should hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a
Master’s degree in physics in the German university system obtained with
excellent grades. It should be awarded on the basis of a written thesis
following at least half a year of research. We offer 3-year doctoral
research positions (75% TV-L E13). The earliest starting date is October
1st, 2019.

The application should contain a CV, a summary of the candidate’s Master (or
Diploma) thesis, copies of grade transcripts and degree certificates, as
well as two reference letters. Furthermore, we ask for a statement of
research interests matching the profile of the RTG. Candidates should
specify PhD thesis topics, announced on the webpage of the RTG, or propose
their own project. They should also state their preference for a supervisor
(up to three choices in order of preference both for topics and
supervisors).

Further information about the Research Training Group can be found here:
http://www.rwth-aachen.de/rtg2497/


The deadline for applications is July 12th, 2019. Applications received
after the deadline will be considered until the posts are filled.

For specific information about the Ph.D. positions, please contact Prof.
Michal Czakon (mczakon@physik.rwth-aachen.de)

We aim to increase the number of women in research and explicitly encourage
and welcome women to apply. Equally qualified women applicants will receive
preference in the application process. Qualified disabled candidates or
applicants with equivalent status will receive preference in the application
process.