The Neutrino Group at ETH Zurich is currently seeking exceptional and highly motivated candidates interested in pursuing a PhD with our team, focusing on the FASER and Hyper Kamiokande (Hyper-K) experiments.

Our team is currently deeply involved in neutrino physics analyses, employing state-of-the-art techniques including artificial intelligence. We have a long-standing tradition of pioneering in the research and development of detectors, focusing on neutrino flavour oscillations and dark matter detection. Additionally, our team is renowned for its successful management of large-scale particle physics experiments.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in collaborative environments and should exhibit a strong willingness to engage in a broad spectrum of research activities, encompassing both hardware construction and physics analyses. The position may require international travel and attendance at (online) meetings, which may occasionally occur outside of regular working hours.

FASER (ForwArd Search ExpeRiment), a CERN-based experiment, is designed to search for new, light, and weakly-interacting particles beyond the Standard Model, as well as to explore the production and interaction of TeV neutrinos produced at the LHC. Situated downstream of the ATLAS experiment, FASER consists of an emulsion-tungsten neutrino detector known as FASERnu, followed by a spectrometer equipped with tracker and calorimeter stations, immersed in a magnetic field. FASER is set to continue data acquisition throughout the LHC Run-4.

The candidate will be expected to take a leading role in developing analysis methods for studying neutrino interactions at TeV energies, as well as in searching for particles beyond the Standard Model. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in the operational aspects of the emulsion detector and contribute to hardware development for potential beam tests. Furthermore, the candidate will assist in the assembly and testing of the underwater vessels for the Hyper-K experiment.

The selected candidate will be based at CERN and will participate in weekly teaching activities within the bachelor’s and master’s programs at ETH Zurich. 

ETH Zurich is among the world's leading universities in technology and natural sciences. It is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovative teaching methods, consistently ranking among the top global universities. ETH Zurich fosters an inclusive culture, promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity.

Qualified applicants should submit a comprehensive application package, including curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research experience and interests in a single PDF file. Two letters of recommendation should also be sent to the same address. Please submit your application to rubbia@phys.ethz.ch by March 4th 2024.