Postdoctoral Researcher in Mirror Development for Et
2 maanden geleden
The Gravitational Waves and Fundamental Physics (GWFP) at the University of Maastricht, member of the Nikhef partnership, has a position for a postdoctoral researcher under supervision of Dr. J. Steinlechner.
Carrying out research and development on instrumentation for gravitational wave detection. In particular;
- Development of silicon mirrors for future, cryogenic gravitational-wave detectors; the project includes characterisation and improvement of the silicon mirror substrate material and of the highly-reflective, low-noise coatings.
- Collaborating with a variety of national and international research partners, including the Einstein Telescope collaboration, the Virgo collaboration, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, and the ETpathfinder team.
- This 1.0 FTE position is based in the Department of Gravitational Waves and fundamental Physics, located at Duboisdomein 30, Maastricht.
**Requirements**:
- PhD degree in physics or a related field
- Proficient in English language and good communication skills
- Experience in research relevant for gravitational wave instrumentation
- You can work independently
- You are flexible in collaboration with others
- Experience in the characterization of mirror and coating materials for optical absorption and mechanical loss would be an advantage
**What we offer**
**As **Postdoctoral Researcher in mirror development for ET** **at **Faculty of Science & Engineering**, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you**:
- Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 11 according to the UFO profile Researcher, function level 11 with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from € 4332 to € 5929 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus are applicable.
- An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1.0 FTE.
- At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
- As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
- Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.
The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.
**Maastricht University**
Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.
In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.
With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.
Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.
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