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Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics
Organisation/Company Univesity of Geneva Department Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Computer science » Programming Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Switzerland Application Deadline 31 Aug 2025 - 18:00 (Europe/Zurich) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The UniGE/DPNC group leads the development of the Calibration and Data Quality Pipeline subsystems of the CTAO Data Processing and Preservation System (DPPS). DPPS is a software system responsible for the reconstruction, processing, quality monitoring, and preservation of data products of the CTAO. The selected candidate will work on the development and implementation of the calibration and data quality monitoring tools, and related software infrastructure. S/He will be a member of the LST Collaboration with shifts duties on site.
Where to apply E-mail teresa.montaruli@unige.ch
Requirements Research Field Physics » Applied physics Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Computer science » Programming Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Knowledge of imaging Cherenkov gamma-ray telescopes, data taking and analysis with them
Strong knowledge of Python and familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitLab)
Ph.D. in Physics and Astronomy/Possible consideration for Ph.D. in Computer Science
Specific Requirements Experience in data analysis in the field of very high-energy gamma-ray astrophysics
Experience with the Data Quality Monitoring in the domain of (astro)particle physics
Experience with UI design, Experience in web applications development
Experience in the development of complex SaaS applications
Familiarity with continuous integration and development (CI/CD)
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Research Field Physics » Applied physics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Research Field Computer science » Programming Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Additional Information The successful candidate will be offered an initial 1-year contract, renewable. The salary corresponds to class 14 or beyond of the Echelle de Traitement de Genève and is commensurate with the experience of the candidate.
Selection process
The University encourages applications from the underrepresented gender and minorities.
Interested applicants should send a motivation letter, a Curriculum Vitae, and 2 reference persons' letters
Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Geneva, Departmenet of Nuclear and Corpuscular Physics Country Switzerland Geofield
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