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| Experimental Astro-Physicist (m/f/d, 100% E13 TV-L) | Closing date: 2024-11-15
Contact: Prof. Andrea Santangelo |
The position is expected to be filled from the 1 st of January 2025 and the initial appointment will
be for 3 years. The position is a ?wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterstelle?, remuneration is in
accordance with pay grade E13 (100%) of the German public-sector collective agreement TV-L. | | ▸ more | The planned work will take place as part of the ATHENA project, one of the candidates for ESA?s
large observatories. Tasks comprise different aspects of electronics development, which are
carried out by the high energy astrophysics section of the institute. The successful candidate is an
outstanding experimental physicist with a Doctoral title in Astrophysics / Physics or with a very
good Master degree (or equivalent) with a focus on electronics.
We require a solid background in digital electronics development and substantial experience in
the layout of PCBs. We expect a deep knowledge of FPGA related workflows and familiarity with
hardware description languages like VHDL and the respective development environments (Xilinx,
Microchip). In addition, candidates should be experienced in the design- and manufacturing-
processes for multi-layer PCBs with current layout software tools. Presentation and
documentation of the work results in project meetings across Europe is another essential part of
the assignment. A background in space research or additional knowledge in the fields of
microcontrollers, embedded systems and ethernet protocols is considered an asset.
The High Energy Astrophysics Group of IAAT has a wide range of interests, including experimental
developments in X-ray and TeV Astronomy. Main projects include eROSITA, ATHENA, H.E.S.S., CTA,
eXTP, THESEUS, HERMES and GIFTS. We are conducting data analysis and modelling of multi-
wavelength observations of galactic compact sources, supernova remnants, and for indirect dark
matter search.
The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from
equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference. We invite qualified women
to apply. The position is generally suitable for part-time work.
Applications, including a full curriculum vitae, motivation letter, list of publications and the names
and email addresses of at least two references, should be sent, as soon as possible and not later
than the 15 th of November 2024, via e-mail (single pdf preferred), to the head of the section high
energy astrophysics: Prof. Andrea Santangelo, andrea.santangelo @ uni-tuebingen.de
The responsibility for the employment lies with the administration of the University of Tübingen.
For further information: Prof. Andrea Santangelo, +49 7071 29-76128, andrea.santangelo @ uni-
tuebingen.de
Related links:
The link to the job ad on the university pages: https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/108817
A link to the group webpage:
https://uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/mathematisch-naturwissenschaftliche-fakultaet/fachbereiche/physik/institute/astronomie-und-astrophysik/astronomie-hea/forschung/prof-santangelo-abteilung-hochenergieastrophysik/
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