University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Job title:

University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

30 hours/week | limited to 3 yearsTU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto “Technology for People”. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.At the Institute of Atomic and Subatomic Physics, in the research field Accelerator Physics (research group Nuclear and Particle Physics) in collaboration with the ion beam therapy and research centre MedAustron, TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 3 years for 30 hours/week. Earliest start date: May 2023.Proton and ion-beam therapy has become an established method for cancer treatment in a growing number of facilities around the globe and has been available in Austria at MedAustron since 2016. Third-order resonant extraction, also called slow extraction, is a beam manipulation technique which allows to extract the charged particle beam from a synchrotron in a controlled way over millions of turns, corresponding to some seconds, with quasi-constant intensity, to enable scanning of the small pencil beam transversally over the tumour cross-section.The extraction technique and the resulting beam quality and stability are of prime importance for proton and ion beam therapy. In addition to well-established slow-extraction methods, various alternative techniques are being investigated for medical accelerators (e.g. phase displacement extraction, radiofrequency knockout extraction, …). The further development of these techniques together with the associated accelerator physics aspects is an intradisciplinary research field with an active international community.The selected candidate will participate in the ongoing research with support from all involved partners, including experts from MedAustron, to investigate in detail different slow extraction techniques and their potential application for novel treatment modalities in particle therapy.Tasks:

• Take a leading role in the slow extraction research at MedAustron using particle tracking simulations (Xsuite, Mad-X) and beam measurements
• Participation in beam time shifts at MedAustron
• Further development of the simulation tools and novel experimental set-ups
• Active support in the supervision of students
• Publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences
• Preparing a dissertation

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in physics, biomedical engineering or equivalent studies
• Knowledge of particle accelerators and beam dynamics advantageous
• Knowledge in programming and data analysis (Python preferred)
• Interest in accelerator physics and ion-beam therapy
• Interest in beam optics and particle tracking simulations (Xsuite, MAD-X, etc.)
• Ability to work both in a team and independently, problem-solving skills and innovative thinking
• Interest in working with students and industrial partners
• Very good skills in English communication and writing, German communication and writing skills advantageous

We offer:

• Interdisciplinary and exciting field of work with international research cooperations, where beam dynamics meets applications in medicine
• Opportunity to complete a doctoral degree at the TU Wien
• Continuing personal and professional education
• Flexible working hours and a range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,684.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until May 16th, 2024.For content-related questions please contact .

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:51:53 GMT

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