Fysikum - Traineeship/Internship in Elementary Particle Physics

Fysikum is one of the larger institutions within the Faculty of Science, with extensive fundamental research activities, both experimental and theoretical.

The department has approximately 250 employees, including 95 doctoral students, and has an international character. Fysikum is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which is a strong research center that, in addition to Fysikum, also houses the Department of Astronomy, the physics departments at KTH, and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, Nordita. More information about us can be found at: https://www.su.se/enheter/fysikum (https://www.su.se/enheter/fysikum).

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Project Description

You will be part of the IceCube group at the Division of Particle Physics. The work is associated with an educational and research project linked to the IceCube collaboration and involves method and instrument development as well as data analysis in searches for new physics (e.g., exotic particles). The position is designed as a traineeship/internship within higher education.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of detector components such as photomultiplier tubes and measuring instruments.
• Participation in planning, conducting systematic test measurements, and documenting results.
• Data management, analysis of experimental and/or IceCube-related datasets, including an introduction to relevant software structures and analysis tools.
• Participation in group meetings and seminars, as well as oral presentation of work progress.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Admitted to a master's program (or equivalent) at a university abroad.
• Documented experience in studies or project work in astroparticle physics and/or detector physics.
• Documented ability to communicate in English in academic contexts.
• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) and experience in data analysis or numerical methods.
• Good academic results and relevant subject background in physics/engineering physics or related fields.
• Experience in programming, data analysis.
• Ability to work systematically and document work.
• Collaboration skills and interest in research-related development work.

About the Position

The position is part-time, 25%, and is limited to a maximum of 12 months. Start date 2026-04-01 or by agreement. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information is provided by university lecturer, Anna Obertacke, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-på-su/att-söka-en-anställning (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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