Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Naples Naples , Italy

Published Mon, 10/28/2019 - 11:13 AM Expiration Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:00 AM or until the posting is filled


The Department of Physics at the University of Naples, Italy, has opening for a postdoctoral fellow in its Nuclear Astrophysics group starting in February 2020. The position is created within the framework of the ERC starting grant project SHADES, which aims to construct a novel neutron detection array to perform measurements of critical nuclear reactions for astrophysics at the deep underground Gran Sasso National Laboratories.

The postdoctoral researcher will be a major contributor to the design and implementation of the DAQ system of the detector. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics. Prior experience in at least one of the fields of digital signal processing, DAQ development or pulse shape discrimination methods is required (direct FPGA programming is not foreseen). The contract duration is 1 year with possible extensions up to a maximum of three years. Salary is commensurate with with Italian postdoctoral wages, taking prior experience of the candidate into account.

Interested applicants should email a curriculum vitae including publications list to Andreas Best (andreas.best@unina.it). Requests for additional documentation will be arranged in discussion with the applicant.