1 phD position bei Technische Universität Dortmund

With more than 6,300 employees in research, teaching and administration and its unique profile, TU Dortmund University shapes

prospects for the future: The cooperation between engineering and natural sciences as well as social and cultural studies pro-motes

both technological innovations and progress in knowledge and methodology. And it is not only the more than 32,500 students who

benefit from that.

Your Qualification:
We are looking for a highly motivated graduate student
with a scientific degree (Master or equivalent) in physics
or medical physics with very good written and oral
German (at least B2) and English (at least C1) knowledge,
the ability to work in a team, as well as excellent
communication and organizational skills.
Basic knowledge in nuclear physics and semiconductor
detectors as well as experience in experimental work
with self-programmed simulation and analysis routines
(Geant4, Python, C++) are highly desirable. Furthermore,
knowledge in analog and/or digital electronics is
advantageous.

We offer:
The opportunity to do socially relevant cutting-edge
research at the interface of dosimetry and detector
development; strong scientific and personal
development and training opportunities; multiple
opportunities to present your research at national and
international conferences.

The Department of Physics at TU Dortmund University offers
a PhD Position. The duration of the position will be limited to
three years. According to the public tariff regulations, the
salary is based on the tariff group E13 TV-L with 75 % of the
regular work time.

Neutrons play an important role in many fields. Their energy-
dependent biological effect on tissue makes them
interesting for personal dosimetry, especially since
neutrons always occur together with photons in so-called
mixed fields. Electronic measurements of neutron flux today
are largely based on ionization detectors using ³He as
sensitive material. These detectors tend to be relativey large
and unwieldy. Our group is working on small but robust
semiconductor detectors that detect neutrons using
dedicated conversion materials.

Your tasks:
The goal of the PhD project is to build a detector system for
real-time measurement of neutron flux, based on silicon
detectors and neutron converters. After the development
and implementation of an electronic readout system, the
detectors will be optimized for application in neutron
spectroscopy.

1 PhD position

Dr. Jens Weingarten

TU Dortmund

Fakultät Physik

Otto-Hahn-Str. 4a

44227 Dortmund

For further information

jens.weingarten@tu-dortmund.de

The TU Dortmund University promotes diversity and equal
opportunities. Convince us with your personality and
expertise. Applications from women will be given preferential
treatment in accordance with the legal regulations. It is
pointed out that the application of suitable severely disabled
persons is desired.
Complete applications including a cover letter, CV, a max.
two-page outline of research interests, certificates and at
least two contacts for further references should be sent
stating reference number w99-23 until 04.12.2023 to: