Open Position PhD Position for the Gamma-ray Group
Opening Date: July 22, 2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
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About IFAE
The High Energy Physics Institute in Barcelona (IFAE) announces the opening of one 4-year PhD student position in the Gamma-ray group. IFAE is a worldwide-recognized center for fundamental research in Particle Physics, Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology, and provides an international, dynamic, and competitive environment for training of young researchers.
About The Gamma-ray Group
At the IFAE Gamma-ray Group we develop advanced detector technologies for future space gamma-ray observatories and play leading roles in several major international projects, including HERD, FOCUS, MAGIC, and CTA.
As a PhD student in our group, you will have the unique, multi-faceted opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge hardware developments, drive the scientific assessment and simulations of next-generation space mission concepts, and perform high-impact data analysis using the very first scientific data from the CTA LSTs.
Job profile and responsibilities
The PhD thesis will integrate both instrumentation R&D; for future gamma-ray space missions and scientific data analysis using observations from current gamma-ray observatories.
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
Contribute to the design, testing, and evaluation of instrumentation for future gamma-ray space missions.
Perform scientific analyses of data from gamma-ray observatories (MAGIC and/or CTA-LST) to study astrophysical sources and fundamental physics.
Develop simulation, reconstruction, and analysis tools supporting instrumentation studies and data analysis.
Actively participate in international scientific collaborations, presenting results and contributing to scientific publications.
Conduct original research leading to the completion of a PhD thesis in Gamma-Ray Astronomy.
Specific Requirements And Preferred Qualifications
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📌 PhD Position for the Gamma-ray Group (Sardañola del Vallés)
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