Contract Number: MRTN-CT2006-035863

Core Project Title: The origin of our universe: Seeking links between
                      fundamental physics and cosmology

Job Title: ESR (phd student) position at Bonn University

Job Description: A phd student position ("Early Stage Researcher") is
available at the Particle Theory group at the Physics Institute of
Bonn University, Bonn, Germany (see http://th.physik.uni-bonn.de). The
research will be carried out in the framework of the EU Marie Curie
Research Training Network "UniverseNet" (more information at:
http://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/universenet).

The topic of this PhD project will be the physics of (elementary) dark
matter particles. The candidate should thus have knowledge of particle
physics and quantum field theory. A background knowledge of cosmology
and astro-particle physics would be welcome. The candidate must hold
the equivalent of a German "Diplom" degree (e.g., an MSc). Out of the
total duration of the PhD work, 18 months will be funded via the Marie
Curie network; the remaining period will be funded from other sources.

Two classes of applicants will be considered:

a) Citizens of a European Community Member or Associated State (except for
Germany) or those who have resided in the European Community for at least four 
years in total of the five years prior to the appointment, and

b) Third country nationals.

We can appoint people in either category but applicants in category (b) 
should be aware that there is a restriction on their total number that can 
be appointed across the network. German nationals are also eligible if 
they can provide evidence that they have resided legally and had their 
main activity in a third country for at least four of the last five years 
prior to their appointment.

Applicants must have no more than 4 years research experience (since
obtaining the degree which qualified them to pursue doctoral studies;
usually this means an MSc or BSc) at the time of appointment. They
must not have resided or studied in Germany for more than 12 months in
the 3 years preceeding the appointment (short stays such as holidays
are exempt).

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, a statement of
research interests, list of publications and the names and contact
information of at least two Referees (who should be requested to write
directly before the deadline below). Female candidates are especially
encouraged to apply.

Contract Type: temporary

Position: Early Stage Researcher (no more than 4 years of experience)

Number of Positions: 1

Deadline: 15/03/2007

Start Date: Some time before 01/10/2007

Duration in months: 18 (plus up to 18 months from other sources)

How to apply: Preferrably by email to drees@th.physik.uni-bonn.de
               (postal applications also acceptable at address below).

Contact Person: Prof. M. Drees, Physikalisches Institut d. Univ. Bonn,
Nussallee 12, 53115 Bonn, Germany.

Town: Bonn

Country: Germany

Place Of Work: Physikalisches Institut, Nussallee 12

Disciplines: Physics